CHICAGO (CBS) — Four people were killed and a suspect was found dead Monday morning in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Just before 11 a.m., multiple injuries were reported to Madison police at the private school at 4901 East Buckeye Road. There was a large police presence at the school with several emergency vehicles in the parking lot.
According to police, two people were killed and six other people were injured in the shooting.
During a media conference, Madison Police Chief Shon F. Barnes confirmed that officers found the young shooting suspect dead at the scene. Police believe the shooter was a student at the school.
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Police say the scene is still active and the investigation is ongoing. The school has been evacuated and the FBI is working with local officials.
The police expect to provide an update on Monday afternoon.
Parents and guardians should go to the Dean Clinic 1821 S. Stoughton Rd. for reunification, police said.
“Right now, my heart is heavy for my community,” Barnes said. “My heart is heavy for Madison, and we need to come together as a community and figure out what happened here and make sure it doesn’t happen in another place that should be a haven for students in our community.
Residents have been asked to avoid the area and roads are closed along 4900 Buckeye Road.
Governor Tony Evers released the following statement on X, formerly known as Twitter:
“I am closely following the incident at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. We pray for the children, teachers and the entire Abundant Life school community as we wait for more information and are grateful for the first responders who are working quickly to respond.”
This is a development story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.
