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A tragic shooting incident at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin resulted in four fatalities and seven injuries, with authorities confirming the suspected shooter was also found deceased.
Initial investigations revealed the alleged perpetrator was enrolled as a student at the private Christian institution.
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The juvenile shootər is also deceased.
Infuriating.
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“Officers located a juvenile who they believe was responsible for [the] deceased in the building,” Capt. Shon Barnes of the Madison Police Department informed media representatives.
The violent incident erupted around 11 a.m. at the educational facility, which accommodates students from kindergarten through high school.
“We’re still going through, collecting evidence, collecting information, making sure that our community is safe from what is a sad day for our community and for our country,” Barnes stated.
“And we have to do a little bit better,” the captain remarked.
BREAKING: A Christian school was targeted by shooting in Wisconsin.
Witnesses are claiming that the shooter "looked like a transgender."https://t.co/XmZSgAkfPO
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The administration’s response was swift, with President Biden receiving immediate notification of the events.
“The President has been briefed on the school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. Senior White House officials are in touch with local counterparts in Madison to provide support as needed,” senior deputy press secretary Emilie Simons declared.
The investigation remains active with more details expected to emerge.