Multiple deaths and injuries are being reported after a student at Abundant Life Christian School opened fire Monday morning, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said. The suspect is also dead, Barnes said.
Officers responded to an active-shooter report at the school at 10:57 a.m. Monday. When they arrived at the school, they found the suspect was dead, Barnes said.
Barnes said that those in the hospital have injuries that range from minor to life-threatening.
Roads around the school, a private K-12 school with around 400 students at 4901 Buckeye Rd., are blocked off as police continue to investigate. The public is being asked to avoid the area.
A Madison Metropolitan School District official said nine nearby schools, including La Follette High School, Sennett Middle School, and Elvehjem Elementary School, were put on secure hold.
In a statement Monday, Gov. Tony Evers said, "I am closely monitoring the incident at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. 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 who are working quickly to respond."
City Cast Madison will continue to monitor the story as it develops.
