A 15-year-old student, Natalie Rupnow, killed a teacher and a fellow student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin before taking her own life. Authorities have linked Rupnow to a California man who was planning a mass shooting at a government building.
A California man linked to the Wisconsin school shooter is under a restraining order to surrender his firearms after the FBI uncovered his plans for a mass shooting .The man had been messaging the shooter, Natalie Rupnow , about attacking a government building with a gun and explosives, according to authorities and court documents that became public Wednesday.
Rupnow, a 15-year-old student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, brought two guns to the school, killed a teacher and a fellow student, and critically injured two others before turning the weapon on herself.The link between Rupnow and a man plotting another attack raises concerns about how digital communications may enable such acts. This tragedy underscores the ongoing challenges of preventing school shootings and the broader implications of online connections fostering violence. The victims of Monday's shooting have been identified as Rubi Patricia Vergara, 14, and Erin Michelle West, 42. Vergara, a freshman described as an avid reader and artist who had attended the school since kindergarten.West, a substitute teacher, had recently taken on a permanent role.Police Chief Shon Barnes confirmed Rupnow brought two handguns to the school, though it remains unclear how she obtained them.Her parents, who are divorced and shared custody, have been cooperating with authorities. Investigators are examining her interactions with the California man, who allegedly discussed plans for a mass shooting involving guns and explosives. The rare occurrence of a teenage female perpetrator adds another layer of complexity. David Riedman, founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database, pointed out that most school shootings are carried out by males.Authorities are also trying to determine if Rupnow targeted specific individuals or acted impulsively. Barbara Wiers, the school's communications director: 'Our hearts are heavy with these losses
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