Madison School Shooter Identified, 2nd Grader Calls 911

MADISON, WI — A school shooting Sunday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in the deaths of a teacher and a teenage student. The suspected shooter, a 15-year-old female student, also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police.

Just a week before winter break, reports state that the shooter opened fire in a study hall. Police were alerted to the situation after a second-grade student called 911 at approximately 10:57 a.m.

 "Let that sink in," Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said at a press briefing. Officers responded within four minutes of the call.

Two victims, a teacher and a student, were confirmed dead at the scene. Four other students sustained injuries, with two reported in critical condition and undergoing treatment at local hospitals. The remaining students who were injured but in stable condition were also transported to nearby medical facilities. Two of them have since been released.

The shooter has been identified as 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, a student at the school. She was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Authorities have not disclosed further information about her background or what may have motivated her actions.

According to reports, the shooting happened inside a study hall, a location that authorities say had high traffic at the time. While police did not fire their weapons when they arrived, they have confirmed that the shooter used a 9mm pistol during the shooting.

Abundant Life Christian School is a nondenominational institution with around 390 students from kindergarten through high school. The school has asked for prayers and support from the community. On Sunday night, they posted a statement on its Facebook page acknowledging the heartbreaking loss.