15-year-old Natalie ‘Samantha’ Rupnow has now been identified as the prime suspect in the Wisconsin school shooting, in which two persons were killed and six wounded.
The suspect also died while being taken to a hospital due to self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The police also revealed that the shooter was present in the school when it opened for the day’s session.
Emergency vehicles were seen outside the SSM Health clinic, where the parents are being reunified with their wards. The shooting happened at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Was 15-Year-Old Natalie Rupnow Involved in the Deadly Madison School Shooting?
The shooting was carried out by 15-year-old student Natalie Rupnow, a.k.a. Samantha, and it left a teacher and a student dead. According to Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes, Natalie opened fire in a study hall of the school on Monday, where students from different grades had gathered.
He also added that six people have been injured and are receiving medical attention at a health facility. Later, Natalie Rupnow turned the gun on herself and died on the way to a local hospital.
Authorities are interviewing Natalie Rupnow’s family, who, according to police, are cooperating with the investigation. The authorities are also trying to ascertain the ownership of the gun used by the shooter and are looking into the things she left behind.
Police were first alerted to the shooting when a second-grade student called 911 and informed the authorities of the incident.
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes also stated that Natalie Rupnow’s father is at the police station and is cooperating with the investigation.
Barnes added:
“He lost someone as well. And so we’re not going to rush the information; we’ll take our time and certainly do our due diligence.”
The Abundant Life Christian School has a student body of 390 students, who study in various grades from kindergarten to high school, and it is non-denominational.
The school, in a post on its Facebook page, stated:
“Prayers Requested! Today, we had an active shooter incident at ALCS. We are in the midst of following up. We will share information as we are able. Please pray for our Challenger Family.”
The school’s website reveals that it is associated with the Association of Christian Schools International and came into existence in 1978. The school aims to provide the best academic facilities to students in a Christ-focused context.
Police have not been able to determine the motive behind the shooting.
However, an unconfirmed report stated that a manifesto with hateful and radical views has surfaced, which has been attributed to the shooter.
However, police have not been able to confirm the document. The police also said that officials were able to reach the school in three minutes. There are also unconfirmed reports that the shooter was transgender.
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