Everything We Know About The Victims Of Wisconsin Christian School Shooting

Police say that at least three people were killed and six injured in a mass shooting at Abundant Life Christian School.

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Students from Abundant Life Christian School are escorted to a city bus where they will reunited with their parents after a school shooting on December 16, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. According to authorities, a juvenile opened fire in the school killing at least two and injuring at least six more people. The suspect was found dead inside the school by police. Andy Manis/Getty Images

The mass shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison began around 10:57 a.m., according to police. The shooting left three dead and six others injured. Police believe one of the fatalities was the perpetrator, described as a juvenile.

In addition to the shooter, a fellow student and a teacher are among the killed.

Of the 6 injured, 2 students in critical condition with life threatening injuries, according to NewsNation.

Abundant Life Christian School was founded in 1978 as a community Christian school dedicated to providing academic excellence in a "Christ-centered environment," states the school's website. "Our reliance on the Bible as the inspired Word of God and the foundation for all that we teach is integral to who we are."

The school serves about 200 families from 56 different churches in the Dane County, Wisconsin area. The school serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Police have shared little information so far about the victims or the severity of the injuries, including whether the victims were students or staff members.

"I'm not going to give any information about who the victims are, whether they're students, staff or parents, because we need to make sure that we can notify people," Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said.

UW Health said that they were treating some of the victims from the shooting, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The newspaper reported that Madison Metropolitan School District, La Follette High School and Sennett Middle School were on secure hold due to the shooting.

A representative from SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in downtown Madison confirmed that the hospital treated patients from the shooting but was unable to share further details.

This is a developing story.

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