Multiple people, including gunman, dead in shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin
SUMMARY
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on December 16, 2024, resulted in five deaths, including the juvenile gunman. The shooting occurred just before 11 a.m. at the K-12 Christian school, located on a 28-acre campus in the state's capital. Madison police arrived to find several victims with gunshot wounds. Authorities believe the gunman, a juvenile, was a student at the school. At least seven individuals were hospitalized, with injuries ranging from minor to critical. The police did not fire their weapons during the response, and the gunman was found deceased at the scene. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes described the day as tragic. It was unclear whether the victims were students or staff members. The area surrounding the school was closed off, and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives assisted in the investigation. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers expressed prayers for the victims families.
