Natalie Rupnow named as Abundant Life Christian School shooting suspect who killed 2 and wounded 6 in Wisconsin

A 15-YEAR-OLD has been named as the student who allegedly shot and killed a teacher and a pupil at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, police confirmed.

Three people are dead and six more injured after a student named Natalie Rupnow allegedly opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School on Monday morning.

An aerial view of Abundant Life Christian School's campus, which spans 28 acres
An aerial view of Abundant Life Christian School’s campus, which spans 28 acresCredit: WMTV
Police rushed to the scene on Monday morning
Police rushed to the scene on Monday morningCredit: AP

Of the six injured, two students are in critical condition at the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The four other students have non-life-threatening injuries.

Cops found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived at the K-12 campus just before 11 am CST on Monday, Madison Chief Shon Barnes said at a press conference.

The alleged teen shooter, 15, who went by the name Samantha, was pronounced dead on the way to hospital.

Barnes said the suspect’s family is cooperating with police in their investigation.

The Madison Police Department previously said a total of five people had died, but the number was quickly corrected to three dead, including the shooter, and six injured.

“Their injuries range from minor to life-threatening,” MPD said.

Investigators believe Rupnow used a 9mm pistol, according to the Associated Press.

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said a second-grade student called 911 at 10:57 a.m. Monday to report a shooting at the school.

“Let that sink in,” Barnes repeated twice at a news briefing. Police arrived within four minutes, he said. The shooting occurred in a study hall, police said.

A reunification center after the shooting was set up for parents and guardians at SSM Health Dean Medical Group, a local hospital.

MPD Chief Shon Barnes shared no more details about the victims at a press conference on Monday.

He said cops didn’t fire their weapons when they arrived at the crime scene on Monday.

“Today is a sad, sad day, not only for Madison but for our entire country,” Barnes said.

MPD provided no further information to The U.S. Sun when approached for comment.

ALCS, which has at least 390 students, asked for prayers from the community on Facebook after the shooting.

“Prayers Requested! Today, we had an active shooter incident at ALCS,” the institution wrote on Facebook.

“We are in the midst of following up. We will share information as we are able.

“Please pray for our Challenger Family.”

What to know about Abundant Life Christian School shooting

Three people are dead after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on December 16.

Cops say a teen stormed campus with a 9mm pistol and killed a teacher and student before turning the gun on themself.

Six others, believed to be all students, are wounded and two are in critical condition.

A total of 390 students are enrolled at the K-12 Christian school, according to the institution’s website.

It serves about 200 families from 56 different churches on its 28-acre campus.

The tragedy unfolded in the last few days before students were released for Christmas break.

President Joe Biden has been briefed on the shooting and officials were in touch with local authorities for support, a statement from the White House said.

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Lawmakers also shared their support for the school, which was entering the last week of the school year before Christmas break.

“We are praying for the kids, educators, and entire Abundant Life school community as we await more information and are grateful for the first responders who are working quickly to respond,” Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers said in a statement.

Abundant Life Christian School shooting timeline

On December 16, a student at Abundant Life Christian School opened fire on the private K-12 school in Madison, Wisconsin. Below is a timeline of the events that unfolded:

10:57 am – Someone in the school calls 911 to report an active shooter

11:20 am – Public safety alert is sent out to nearby phones

11:38 pm – Madison Police Department confirms multiple people are injured

12:38 pm – Abundant Life Christian School requests prayers on Facebook

12:15 pm – Cops hold a press conference and confirm three people are dead, including the shooter, and at least seven others injured

2:30 pm – At a second press conference, cops confirm the shooter was a teen who attended the school

“My sincere condolences and prayers for all the victims of the tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School. I will continue to closely monitor the situation,” Senator Ron Johnson wrote on X.

Senator Tammy Baldwin wrote, “I have been briefed on the active shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison and my heart goes out to all those impacted.

“My office is in touch with local and state officials, and I stand ready to assist law enforcement and anyone affected.”

Abundant Life Christian School, which has at least 390 students
Abundant Life Christian School, which has at least 390 studentsCredit: Google Maps
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