A tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday left three people dead, including a child and the suspected shooter, with several others injured, according to Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes.
The shooting occurred at the nondenominational Christian school, which serves around 390 students from kindergarten through high school. Police have blocked off roads around the school as they continue their investigation.
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“This remains an active and ongoing investigation,” Madison police said in a statement, urging the public to avoid the area. Officers were joined by federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as they worked to process the scene.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers expressed his concern, saying, “We are praying for the kids, educators and entire Abundant Life school community as we await more information and are grateful for the first responders.”
Details on the motive for the attack and the identities of the victims have not yet been released.
A Call to Prayer
As this community begins to work through the devastating loss of life and injuries sustained, let us come together in prayer. May God bring comfort to the grieving families, healing to those injured and strength to the educators, students and first responders affected by this tragedy. Pray for peace and restoration in the face of such heartbreak.
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
