At least 3 dead, 7 injured in shooting at private Christian school, police say (UPDATED)
A shooting at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, claimed the lives of two people and injured at least seven others, according to initial reports. The alleged shooter was also found dead. Early reports indicate the shooter was a student at the Abundant Life Christian School.“Officers located a juvenile who they believe was responsible for [the] deceased in the building,” said Capt. Shon Barnes of the Madison Police Department to reporters. 'We have to do a little bit better.'Police said the shooting broke out at about 11 a.m. at the school, which serves grades K-12. "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," said Barnes. "And we have to do a little bit better," he added. A White House spokesperson said that President Joe Biden has been updated about the incident. “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,” said senior deputy press secretary Emilie Simons. The school posted a statement on Facebook asking for prayers. "Prayers Requested! Today, we had an active shooter incident at ALCS," the statement read. "We are in the midst of following up. We will share information as we are able. Please pray for our Challenger Family."[Ed. Note: This article has been updated to correct the number of deaths, which was originally reported by police to be five.]This is a developing story and will be updated with additional information. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
A shooting at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, claimed the lives of two people and injured at least seven others, according to initial reports. The alleged shooter was also found dead.
Early reports indicate the shooter was a student at the Abundant Life Christian School.
“Officers located a juvenile who they believe was responsible for [the] deceased in the building,” said Capt. Shon Barnes of the Madison Police Department to reporters.
'We have to do a little bit better.'
Police said the shooting broke out at about 11 a.m. at the school, which serves grades K-12.
"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," said Barnes.
"And we have to do a little bit better," he added.
A White House spokesperson said that President Joe Biden has been updated about the incident.
“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,” said senior deputy press secretary Emilie Simons.
The school posted a statement on Facebook asking for prayers.
"Prayers Requested! Today, we had an active shooter incident at ALCS," the statement read. "We are in the midst of following up. We will share information as we are able. Please pray for our Challenger Family."
[Ed. Note: This article has been updated to correct the number of deaths, which was originally reported by police to be five.]
This is a developing story and will be updated with additional information.
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