Wisconsin School Shooting-KEY POINTS- -A devastating school shooting unfolded at Abundant Life Christian School, claiming the lives of a student and a teacher. -The 15-year-old perpetrator, Natalie Rupnow, also tragically lost her life.Six others were injured in the attack, two critically. -This horrific incident adds to the alarming statistic of 322 school shootings in the US this year.
At Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin there was a terrible shooting on Monday. 15 Years old Natalie Rupnow began the attack in a study hall; which saw the tragic loss of students’ lives and a teacher. The rest were taken with serious injuries with two of them in critical conditions. Subsequently to the violent scene, Rupnow committed a suicide.
The Aftermath and Public Response:
This event has once again put the subject of the ways to decrease the number of guns in possession in the United States back into the spotlight. President Joe Biden said he was deeply saddened and urged Congress to promptly enact legislation to prevent such incidents in the future. However, concerns about mass shooting incidents in the recent past do not allow the formulation of significant gun reforms legislation.
The Broader Context:
This tragedy stark indicates that there have been other shooting incidences that have taken place in school in the United States. In the 2023 K-12 School Shooting Database released by the organisation, there have been 322 reported school shooting occurrence. These numbers underscore the urgent need for further approaches for prevention of dangerous use of firearms and ensuring the safety of learners and teachers.
WHAT DO THE POLICE KNOW ABOUT NATALIE RUPNOW?
During the recent fatal school shooting, the officials are investigating to ascertain the reason for the act. However, it is still not clear why the suspect – a 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow – did it. Police have had sit down interview with some of her relatives and searched her residence in Madison. Also, an online manifest maintained to be from the shooter is being investigated. Police and local federal agents are looking into the legitimacy of the document and whether it is linked to the shooting.