A youth opened fire at a private Christian school Monday morning in Wisconsin, killing two people in the final week before Christmas break. The shooter also died, police said.
Madison Police Chief Shon F. Barnes said in a news conference that officers responded to Abundant Life Christian School shortly before 11 a.m. Central and found "multiple" victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
After the news conference, police announced the police chief "erroneously shared" that five people were dead. Madison police said shortly after 2 p.m. that three were killed and seven were injured. Those injured suffered injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening.
Authorities plan to hold another news conference at 2:30 p.m. Central.
Barnes said officers found the suspect, believed to be a juvenile student at the school, dead in the building.
Investigators believe the shooter used a 9mm pistol, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation.
"Every child in that building is a victim, and will be a victim forever," Barnes said. "A sad, sad day, not only for Madison but for the entire country."
Barnes says police officers who responded did not fire their weapons.
“I’m not aware that the school had metal detectors nor should schools have metal detectors. It’s a safe space,” Barnes said.
Police blocked off roads around the school. Federal agents were at the scene to assist local law enforcement. #News #Crime
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