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Wisconsin School Shooting by 15-Year-Old Girl Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured

Authorities investigate motive and weapon access as the community mourns the rare case of a female teenage shooter.

  • Natalie Rupnow, a 15-year-old student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killed a teacher and a fellow student before shooting herself; six others were injured, two critically.
  • Police are exploring multiple potential motives, including bullying, while combing through Rupnow's social media and writings, though no specific target has been identified.
  • Rupnow’s parents, who shared custody, are cooperating with the investigation; her father had previously encouraged her participation in shooting practice at a local gun club.
  • The weapon used in the shooting, a 9mm pistol, is being traced to determine how Rupnow obtained it, raising questions about firearm access and potential negligence.
  • The community held a vigil to honor the victims, with local leaders calling for mental health resources and gun control reform to prevent future tragedies.
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