Police in Madison, Wisconsin are investigating a deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School that left three people dead, including the 15-year-old suspect. Authorities are also looking into swatting threats made against numerous schools in the district.
A person walks by flowers and candles outside the Abundant Life Christian School on December 17, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. Police are investigating the online footprint of 15-year-old Abundant Life Christian School shooting suspect Natalie Rupnow -- who went by Samantha -- as they piece together the course of events that left three people dead, Rupnow among them.
Meanwhile, numerous schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District 'were targeted by false threats often known as swatting' Tuesday, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes told reporters at a news conference. Police are investigating, Barnes said, and he noted authorities do not believe there are any current threats. 'Making false threats is a crime, and we are working with the district attorney,' he said. Barnes said police are still working to establish a motive for Monday's deadly shooting, suggesting there were multiple factors. Police are talking to students to determine if bullying was one, he said. 'Everyone was targeted in this incident and everyone was put in equal danger,' Barnes added. Barnes said police are also investigating Rupnow's online activity. The police chief urged anyone who knew her or had insights into her feelings to call Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014. Madison police chief Shon Barnes speaks at a news conference on December 17, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin.MORE: Abundant Life Christian School shooting latest: Motive appears to be combination of factors, police say One teacher and one student were killed in the Monday morning shooting, which took place inside a classroom during a study hall 'full of students from multiple grade levels.' Two other students remain in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. Three students and a teacher suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Rupnow died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound before law enforcement arrived, police said. Officers did not fire their weapons.'They were cooperative
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