Police are investigating the online footprint of the 15-year-old girl who allegedly opened fire with a handgun at her Madison, Wisconsin, Christian school, killing a teacher and another student.
The suspect, Natalie Rupnow, who went by Samantha, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
The Monday morning shooting at Abundant Life Christian School unfolded inside a classroom during a study hall “full of students from multiple grade levels,” police said.
Six people were hurt. Two students remain in critical condition with life-threatening injuries while three students and a teacher suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Crime scene tape remains stretched around Abundant Life Christian School as police continue the investigation into Dec. 16 shooting on Dec. 17, 2024 in Madison, Wisc.© Scott Olson/Getty Images
Meanwhile, numerous schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District “were targeted by false threats often known as swatting” on Tuesday, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said at a news conference.
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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.
