The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. Investigators are trying to learn more about the weapon that was used. “This will also be a key part of this investigation, because we have unfortunately seen, once again, in shootings, that gun owners have been held responsible every time a minor person commits an act of violence,” explains Josh Campbell, CNN correspondent. According to a police source, it was a 9 mm pistol, reports CNN. The suspect’s family is currently cooperating with investigators.
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“I’ve always said I believe we need to do better in our country and in our community to prevent gun violence. And I hoped this day would never come to Madison. This is not something something a mayor, fire chief, police chief or person holding public office wants to deal with. […] This is an incredibly sad day for our community,” said Satya Rhodes-Conway, the mayor of Madison. Tony Evers, governor of Wisconsin, said on his X account “closely monitoring” the situation, and added “pray for children, teachers, and the entire Abundant Life School community while awaiting further information.” President Joe Biden is being kept informed of the situation, the White House said.
“Prayers requested! (…) We are monitoring the situation. We will share information as soon as we can,” Abundant Life Christian School wrote on its Facebook account.
New school shooting revives gun debate in the United States
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. School killings particularly shock public opinion. According to CNN, this shooting is the 83rd of the year 2024. In 2023, 82 shootings were recorded by the American media, which, faced with this scourge, began its count from 2008. This year, 56 shootings took place. produced in primary and secondary schools and 27 took place on university campuses. Last September, the Winder shooting left 4 people dead, becoming the deadliest shooting of 2024.
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A former student of Abundant Life Christian School told NBC that her three brothers and cousins are still students there. “I feel sad and helpless. People send their children to a Christian school hoping that it will be safer than a public school and that things like this will never happen in a Christian school,” she says. , upset.
