WATCH: Christian school attacked by shooter, authorities confirm multiple victims

A Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, was attacked Monday by a shooter who left multiple victims with injuries, according to police.

The shooting happened at Abundant Life Christian School, situated on a 28-acre campus it shares with a child care center.

There are almost 400 students at the school.

Early reports from local media indicate at least three people are dead including the shooter, and five others injured.

Police in Madison said they have closed down roads around the school.

In a statement, the police agency said, “This remains an active and ongoing investigation.”

“We currently need people to avoid the area.”

Police Chief Shon Barnes stated: “We believe the shooter was a student at the school.”

“This is something you prepare for, but that you hope you never have to do.”

“Today is a sad, sad day.”

“Right now, my heart is heavy for my community,” he added.

BREAKING: Reportedly 2 people have been killed after a shooter burst into a classroom at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, WI. The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. pic.twitter.com/4JVs3yk7Ga

— WorldNetDaily (@worldnetdaily) December 16, 2024

BREAKING: Active shooting in Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.

Multiple injuries reported.

Please say a prayer for the staff, students, and their families pic.twitter.com/pCi7HcxHVt

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) December 16, 2024

UPDATE:
First videos from the location of the shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Local emergency scanners are reporting that up to 12 people may have been injured and the shooter is down. pic.twitter.com/zUcY4h00Qs

— FlashFeed (@FlashFeed365) December 16, 2024

A school shooting has been reported at Madison Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, WI.

The private Christian school has 230 k-12 students and shares its 28-acre campus with City Church and Campus for Kids, an infant to pre-kindergarten child care center. pic.twitter.com/QZxIzvu5SW

— K-12 School Shooting Database (@K12ssdb) December 16, 2024