MADISON, Wis. – A teacher and a teenage student are dead after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. The suspected 15-year-old shooter committed suicide.

Natalie Rupnow, known on social media as Samantha Rupnow and a student at the school, was identified as the ALCS shooter at a media briefing Monday night at 8:30 p.m.

The shooting occurred in a classroom with students in different grades, Madison police said.

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said the shooter’s parents consented to the search of their home. The shooter’s father is cooperating with the police.

At this time, police will not release the victims’ names until all families have been notified and agree to the release of this information.

According to Madison police at the night’s debriefing, this was the timeline:

• A second-grader called 911 at 10:57 a.m. to report the shooting.
• A Dane County deputy was first on the scene at 11 a.m
• Officers alerted people that the shooter was on the ground and recovered the weapon at 11:05 a.m
• The Madison Fire Department was dispatched and arrived at the scene at 11:05 a.m
• The Madison City Police Department’s initial incident report was sent out at 11:13 a.m
• Officers began evacuating the school at 11:14 a.m
• At 11:23 a.m., explosive dogs were brought in to clear the facility
• At 11:26 a.m., the transport of the treated victims to local hospitals began

The next briefing is scheduled for Tuesday at 1 p.m

SSM Health said in an update at 6:39 p.m. that four injured patients were being treated. Two patients have been discharged and two are in stable condition.

As stated on the Madison Police Department’s Facebook page, no entry is permitted at the K-12 school tonight.

According to the police chief, the students have been reunited with their families.

The school posted the following on its Facebook page at 8:02 p.m.:

All of our students were reunited with their parents and we are grateful for any support. We were flooded with thoughts and prayers. This great nation stands behind us. We are so grateful for the tsunami of prayers for our students, staff and families. The latest information will be released by Madison police at 8:30 p.m.

Director of Elementary and School Relations Barbara Weirs revealed the school does not have metal detectors but is following safety protocols. Weirs said the school conducted a practice school lockdown at the start of the school year.

The News 3 Now team spoke to witnesses, including a student and a mother. The young student recalled that she had just finished eating lunch when she heard the shots.

The shooting was reported at 10:57 a.m. at 4901 East Buckeye Road, with officers arriving at 11:00 a.m. Multiple injuries were reported.

Madison police confirmed that a North Side home searched by police Monday afternoon was indeed connected to the shooting, but declined to provide further comment.

Six other people were injured. Two of them are in critical condition while the other four, a teacher and three students, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Two of the four survivors were released from the hospital.

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

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 at 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 spokesman for the Madison Metropolitan School District said nine district schools were put on hold because of the shooting. This ban was lifted at 1:15 p.m

MMSD classes will continue as scheduled on Tuesday.

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.

Out of respect for the victims of the shooting, Evers also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from now until sunset Sunday.

He issued a second statement on Monday afternoon:

There are no words to describe the devastation and heartache we feel today following the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison this morning.

Kathy and I join the people of Wisconsin in praying for the families and loved ones of those whose lives were so senselessly taken, as well as for the educators, staff and entire Abundant Life school community as they struggle with the grief, trauma and loss have this heartbreaking tragedy. We also pray and hope that all those injured survive and recover.

Kathy and I also keep in our hearts the first responders who responded quickly and ran toward danger to save lives. This day will undoubtedly weigh heavily on them, and we are grateful for their critical response efforts in answering the call when they were needed most.

As a father, grandfather and governor, it is unthinkable that a child or educator would wake up one morning, go to school and never come home. This should never happen and I will never accept this as a foregone conclusion or stop working to change it.

Today my focus is on supporting these families and children, as well as the Abundant Life community, and the state stands ready to support them and the efforts of local law enforcement in the undoubtedly difficult days ahead.

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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