Wisconsin School Shooting Victims Honored as Families Forgive Shooter

The families of Rubi Vergara and Erin West, killed in a Madison school shooting, express forgiveness for the teenage shooter during funeral services.

Rubi Vergara, 14, and Erin West, 42, were killed in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, earlier this week.
The family of Rubi Vergara publicly forgave the shooter, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, during the teenager's funeral, emphasizing compassion and faith.
Rupnow, who also died after the attack, was reportedly in contact with a man in California linked to a planned government building attack, though her specific motivations remain under investigation.
Six others were injured in the shooting, with two students still hospitalized in critical but stable condition as of Saturday.
Funeral services for Erin West, a teacher remembered for her dedication and kindness, are scheduled for Monday at Doxa Church in Madison.