MADISON, Wis. – Three people, including the suspect, have died in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison.

The shooting was reported just before 11 a.m. at the school at 4901 East Buckeye Road. Multiple injuries were reported. The crime scene is considered active and the public is asked to avoid the area.

Six other people were injured, with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening.

Madison police had previously incorrectly said five people were killed and five were injured

Barnes said his department believes the shooter was a student at the school.

Roads around the 4900 block of Buckeye Road will be closed due to a law enforcement investigation.

Parents and students met at the SSM Health building near the intersection of East Buckeye Road and Stoughton Road.

“It’s a little shocking. On TV you always see it happening somewhere else,” said Guy Nelson, who lives near the school. “You know, you feel bad, but you don’t notice the situation when it’s here at your back. It’s basically a block away from me. So it’s my backyard and it’s very scary.”

A spokesperson for the Madison Metropolitan School District said La Follette High School, Sennett Middle School and Elvehjem Elementary School were placed on hold due to the shooting.

Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement regarding the shooting:

I am closely following the incident at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. We pray for the children, educators and entire Abundant Life school community as we wait for more information and are grateful for the first responders who responded quickly.

Dane County Executive Melissa Agard also issued a statement about the shooting:

Today our community is reeling from the heartbreaking and senseless tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. My condolences go out to the victims, their families, students, educators and everyone affected by this unimaginable and unacceptable violence.

Dane County joins the Abundant Life Christian School community in mourning. We are committed to supporting the school, its students and their families during this devastating time and will work closely with law enforcement and other first responders, mental health professionals and community leaders to provide resources and care to those who need it most.

No community should ever have to endure such a tragedy. My government will do everything in its power to provide assistance in the face of this devastating loss. To all those grieving, please know that you are not alone. Dane County stands with you and we are here to support you in any way we can. I have spoken with both the Governor’s Office and the Madison Mayor’s Office and we will continue to update the public as we learn more.

This is breaking news. This article will be updated as we receive more information

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