A teenage shooter armed with a handgun killed a student and teacher at Wisconsin’s Abundant Life Christian School on Monday, wounding six others before being found dead at the scene. The violence has reignited debates about U.S. gun safety as communities grapple with yet another school shooting.
Victims and Response
Police confirmed the shooter—a student at the private K-12 school—acted alone. Two victims suffered life-threatening injuries, while four others are stable. Officers arrived swiftly but did not fire weapons. Authorities have not released names, citing ongoing investigations and privacy concerns.
‘A Sad Day for Our Country’
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes, a former history teacher, fought tears as he addressed reporters: \"Every child, every person in that building is a victim forever. These traumas don’t just go away.\" Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway echoed calls for action: \"We need to do better to prevent gun violence.\"
A Disturbing Trend
This marks the 322nd U.S. school shooting in 2023—second only to 2022’s record 349 incidents, per the K-12 School Shooting Database. The tragedy adds urgency to national discussions about youth safety and firearm regulations.
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A teenage shooter armed with a handgun killed a student and teacher at Wisconsin’s Abundant Life Christian School on Monday, wounding six others before being found dead at the scene. The violence has reignited debates about U.S. gun safety as communities grapple with yet another school shooting.
