Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured as Motive Remains Unclear
A 15-year-old shooter killed a teacher and a student at a Christian school in Madison before taking her own life, while authorities investigate her motives and connections.
- Natalie Rupnow, 15, carried out a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killing teacher Erin West, 42, and student Rubi Vergara, 14, before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Six others were injured in the attack, with two students remaining hospitalized in critical condition as of Thursday.
- Rupnow was reportedly in contact with a 20-year-old California man accused of plotting a separate attack on a government building; he has been detained and issued a gun-violence restraining order.
- Authorities are investigating a potential manifesto linked to Rupnow, which includes references to societal hatred and plans for violence, though its authenticity has not been confirmed.
- Funerals for the victims have been scheduled, with the community mourning the loss of a beloved teacher and a promising young student.




















































































