2 killed, 6 injured in Wisconsin school shooting

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A TEACHER and a student at a school in Wisconsin died while six others were injured following a mass shooting there.

The shooting took place in a mixed grade study hall on Monday at the Abundant Life Christian School.

Authorities have identified the shooter as 15-year-old student Natalie Rupnow, who went by the name Samantha, a report by Reuters said.

According to Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes, the two wounded students were in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, while another teacher and three other students were wounded and expected to survive.

Barnes added that Rupnow also died in the shooting after killing herself with the handgun.

It was a second-grade student who called 911 to report the shooting at their school, which has 420 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, Barnes said.

The police chief added that the suspected shooter’s family is cooperating with them.

In a report by AP, Lisa Adams, spokesperson for SSM Health, said two patients were discharged on Monday night and two others remain hospitalized at St. Mary’s Hospital in stable condition.

The White House said President Joe Biden has been briefed on the school shooting.

In a statement, Biden called on the Congress to enact a law to prevent more gun violence.

While the police investigation continues, the school remains closed as its administration calls for prayers.(CMM)