The United States is paying a very heavy price for the spread of firearms on its territory and the ease with which Americans have access to them.
Two people were killed Monday in a shooting at a Christian school in Madison, in the northern United States, and a juvenile suspect was found dead, police said.
The suspect is a student at the private establishment Abundant Life Christian School, in the state of Wisconsin, which welcomes nearly 400 students, ranging from kindergarten to high school. Seven people were admitted to local hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to serious, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said at a press briefing.
A spokeswoman interrupted the press conference to give a new death toll of five, including the alleged killer, and five injured, but Madison police then revised the death toll downward. Tony Evers, Governor of Wisconsin, said on his .
President Joe Biden is being kept informed of the situation, the White House said. “Prayers requested! (…) We are monitoring the evolution of the situation. We will share information as soon as we can“, wrote the Abundant Life Christian School on its Facebook account.
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