MADISON (WKOW) — A shooting was reported Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison.

According to Madison police, officers were called to the scene just before 11 a.m

When officers got there, they found several people had been shot. The suspected shooter, a teenager and student at the school, was found dead.

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said the school building was clear and there was no further threat to the public.

The police seized a pistol. The shooting was confined to one room, Chief Barnes said.

Six people were injured. Three people died, including the suspected shooter. The shooting victims included a teacher and a teenage student, Chief Barnes said.

Several people were taken to area hospitals. Two students are in critical condition and are believed to have life-threatening injuries. Four students have non-life-threatening injuries.

During the initial news conference, Madison police had said five people had died, but they later updated that report to say three people had died and six were injured.

Chief Barnes said investigators are working to determine a motive. Officials have contacted the family of the suspected shooter. Chief Barnes said her family is cooperating.

“Today is truly a sad day for Madison and for our country,” said Chief Barnes.

Madison police asked the public to continue to avoid the area. The school is located on E. Buckeye Road, off Stoughton Road. It is expected that roads will be closed.

Abundant Life Christian School released the following statement on its Facebook page on Monday:

“Prayers requested! There was an active shooter incident at ALCS today. We are in the middle of tracking. We will share information as we can.” Please pray for our Challenger Companymily.”

Madison Police and the City of Madison confirm that parents and students will be reunited at the Dean Clinic on Stoughton Road (1821 S. Stoughton Road).

The City of Madison directed those seeking assistance to a list of resources:

• 2-1-1 Wisconsin: Call 2-1-1 for free and confidential information about mental and physical health, housing, food and emergency services available in your area. Resource specialists are available 24/7. An online alternative can be found at findhelp.org.
• 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call 9-8-8, text 9-8-8 or click here to access online chat and connect with a crisis counselor. The 988 Lifeline is a nationwide network of local crisis centers that provides free, confidential, 24-hour emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress throughout the United States.
• SAMHSA Disaster Hotline: Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with advisors in over 100 languages. Operated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, this hotline is available 24 hours a day and provides free crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or man-made disasters (including mass shootings).
• VictimConnect Resource Center: Call or text 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) or send a message via online chat Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Dial 711 and VictimConnect staff can provide services in more than 200 languages ​​to deaf and hard of hearing individuals through an interpreter. VictimConnect offers crime victims confidential support from trained specialists who can help you find services in your area, including mental health counseling, legal advice and more.