Authorities have identified the suspect in the tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School as 15-year-old Natalie ‘Samantha’ Rupnow.
The Gateway Pundit previously reported that social media users claimed to have identified the teenage suspect in the shooting at a Wisconsin Christian school on Monday as a 15-year-old female student. We decided to withhold the name until it had been officially confirmed.
The attack has resulted in the deaths of a teacher and a fellow student.
Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow also lost her life to an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Six others sustained injuries, with two reported in critical condition.
The tragic event unfolded on Monday, shortly before 11 a.m. Rupnow entered a classroom during study hall and opened fire using a 9mm handgun.
A second-grade student promptly called 911, enabling a swift response from law enforcement.
Upon arrival, officers found Rupnow deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound; no officers discharged their weapons during the response.
The identities of the deceased teacher and student have not been publicly disclosed, pending family notifications. Among the six injured, two remain in critical condition, while the others have sustained less severe injuries.
The City of Madison released the following statement Monday:
The City of Madison is confirming an active shooter incident at Abundant Life Christian School. At this time, there is no danger to the community and we are in the process of supporting victims and their families.
Multiple victims have been transported to area hospitals. Parents seeking to reunite with their children should go to the reunification center at the SSM Urgent Health Clinic at 1821 S. Stoughton Rd. Members of the general public are asked to steer clear of the area. There will be an additional public briefing at 2:30pm Central time at Fire Station 14 (3201 Dairy Dr, Madison).
Thank you to all the law enforcement, fire, medical staff and other emergency personnel who have responded so quickly and professionally to this tragic event.
Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes acknowledged awareness of a manifesto allegedly linked to Rupnow circulating online but has not confirmed its authenticity.
Investigators have conducted searches of Rupnow’s residence and are in communication with her family to piece together potential motives.
