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Law enforcement officials have revealed that Natalie ‘Samantha’ Rupnow, a 15-year-old student, was responsible for the devastating shooting at Abundant Life Christian School that claimed three lives and left six others wounded.

The incident, which occurred Monday morning just before 11 a.m., resulted in the deaths of a teacher and another student, with Rupnow subsequently taking her own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Of the six people injured during the attack, two remain in critical condition.

Reports indicate that Rupnow entered a classroom during study hall and began firing a 9mm handgun. A quick-thinking second-grade student placed a 911 call, leading to a rapid emergency response. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they discovered Rupnow deceased; no officers discharged their weapons during the response.

The names of the deceased teacher and student are being withheld as authorities work to notify their families. The remaining injured victims are receiving medical treatment, with four experiencing non-life-threatening injuries.

The City of Madison released the following statement Monday:

The City of Madison is confirming an active shooter incident at Abundant Life Christian School. At this time, there is no danger to the community and we are in the process of supporting victims and their families.

Multiple victims have been transported to area hospitals. Parents seeking to reunite with their children should go to the reunification center at the SSM Urgent Health Clinic at 1821 S. Stoughton Rd. Members of the general public are asked to steer clear of the area. There will be an additional public briefing at 2:30pm Central time at Fire Station 14 (3201 Dairy Dr, Madison).

Thank you to all the law enforcement, fire, medical staff and other emergency personnel who have responded so quickly and professionally to this tragic event.

Law enforcement officials are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has noted reports of an alleged manifesto connected to Rupnow that has appeared online, though its authenticity remains unverified. Investigators are working closely with Rupnow’s family and have searched her home as they work to understand what led to this tragic event.