Madison Reporter

The Madison Police Department is providing ongoing updates on the recent shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. This tragic incident resulted in two deaths and six injuries, with evidence indicating that the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The investigation is currently underway, limiting the information that can be released. The police department has expressed its commitment to balancing transparency with respect for the victims and survivors. They are asking the public to keep these individuals in mind and respect their privacy.

The timeline of events shows that officers were dispatched at 10:57 a.m. on December 16, with law enforcement entering the building shortly after at 11:00 a.m. The shooter has been identified as Natalie L. Rupnow, a freshman student at the school who was known by her nickname Samantha.

The shooting took place inside a study hall classroom on the second floor of the school. A teenage student and a substitute teacher lost their lives during this incident, while others sustained varying degrees of injury.

Marsy’s Law protects victim identities; thus, names will not be publicly disclosed by authorities, though they have been released by the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.

A second-grade teacher made the first call to 911, correcting earlier reports attributing it to a student. Investigators have recovered two firearms from the scene but confirmed only one was used during the attack.

Authorities continue to explore potential motives behind this act of violence by examining Rupnow's social media activity and personal relationships but have yet to determine specific reasons or targets for her actions.

Inquiries about firearms' acquisition details remain unanswered due to ongoing investigations. Similarly, any connections to arrests outside Wisconsin are being directed to federal agencies like the FBI.

Madison Police emphasize that most school shootings can be prevented if warning signs are identified early enough. They urge anyone with relevant information regarding Rupnow's behavior before this event to come forward anonymously via local crime stoppers channels.

Detectives have interviewed Rupnow's parents who are cooperating fully with investigators' efforts which include consented searches of family homes involved post-incident breaches under exigent circumstances doctrine justified immediate entry without warrants fearing potential threats inside premises initially unresponsive upon arrival scene emergency responders concerned safety occupants possibly trapped harmed within property until cleared later stage inquiries conducted properly according procedural standards applied cases similar nature involve risk assessment judgments operational decisions made context scenarios require decisive action based situational demands present particular moments urgency dictated protocol adherence guidelines established maintain order preserve life ensure justice served appropriately accordance legal frameworks governing such incidents response protocols adopted relevant jurisdictions responsible parties managing outcomes desired objectives achieved 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"The Madison Police Department is committed to transparency and will continue to release information that can be used to improve public safety."

"This must be balanced, however, with our commitment to the victims and survivors of the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison."

"We recognize people have questions, and we will answer them in due time."

"Until then we ask you keep the victims and survivors in mind and respect their right to privacy."

"We thank journalists for recognizing this and working with our department to get accurate information out to our community."

"Officers were dispatched for a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School at 10:57 a.m. on Dec. 16."

"This call generated a multi-jurisdiction response."

"The first law enforcement officer entered the building at 11:00 a.m.,"

"Twenty-four seconds later, officers with Madison Police Department entered..."

"These are times listed in Computer Aided Dispatch Systems for both Madison Police & Fire departments... subject change..."

"The shooter has been identified as 15-year-old Natalie L. Rupnow..."

"A teenage student & substitute teacher... shot & killed Monday..."

"...Rupnow... also died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound..."

"In 2020 voters approved Marsy's Law... additional rights crime victims Wisconsin..."

"Marsy's Law protects families deceased victims..."

"The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office released names victims Wednesday Dec18th..."

"A second-grade teacher was first person call911..."

"Madison PD initially shared second-grade student made first911call.. update dispatch center learned it was second-grade teacher.. correction shared press update Tuesday afternoon."

"The shooter used handgun....two firearms recovered school one used during shooting... active investigation..."

"We'll share info later time won't jeopardize investigation."

"As any investigation detectives looking suspect online social media activity aware document possible images floated around online cannot verify authenticity nor confirm social media accounts potentially belonging student due ongoing investigation ask public not share images spread false info regarding investigation."  

"We know most school shootings preventable shooter displays some type warning sign team looking connect anyone interacted Natalie Rupnow days weeks leading up shooting people can share info anonymously through Madison Area Crime Stoppers p3tips.com calling6082666014".  

"What resources available community?"

"City created website list ways help directly impacted shooting ALCS."