2 killed, suspect dead in school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — A student and a teacher were killed and a suspect was found dead in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday morning.
Just before 11 a.m. Madison police responded to a shooting at the private school located at 4901 East Buckeye Road. There was a large police presence at the school with multiple emergency vehicles in the parking lot.
Police said the two who people died in the shooting were a teenage student and a teacher. Near the end of the initial media conference, Madison Chief of Police Shon F. Barnes said that four people had been killed but he later clarified that there were two victims.
Six other people were injured. Barnes confirmed two students remain in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. Four other people suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Barnes confirmed officers found the teenage shooting suspect dead at the scene. Police believe the shooter was a student at the school. Police said the student used a 9 mm pistol and police are working to trace the gun.
The shooter has not been identified.
Police said the school has been cleared and the investigation is ongoing. The FBI is working with local officials to obtain search warrants.
Parents and guardians should go to the Dean Clinic 1821 S. Stoughton Rd. for reunification, police said.
"Right now, my heart is heavy for my community," Barnes said. "My heart is heavy for Madison, and we have to come together as a community and figure out what happened here and make sure that it doesn't happen at any other place that should be a refuge for students in our community.
Residents have been asked to avoid the area, and roads are closed along 4900 Buckeye Road.
Governor Tony Evers released the following statement on X, formerly known as Twitter,:
"I am closely monitoring the incident at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. 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."
This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.
