A tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin resulted in the deaths of a teacher and a teenage student. The suspected shooter, a 15-year-old female student, was also killed. Six people were injured in the incident. The shooting took place in the school premises, with authorities responding to an active shooter report at 10:57 a.m. The school, founded in 1978, teaches kindergarten through 12th grade to around 335 students. The victims of the shooting, including the deceased and injured, have not been identified in further detail. The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound while being transported to a hospital. President Joe Biden called for gun reform legislation in response to the incident, emphasizing the need for universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. Rep. Mark Pocan urged for action rather than just thoughts and prayers in response to the tragedy. Sen. Ron Johnson offered his condolences and stated he would closely monitor the situation.Authorities have spoken to the shooter’s family and searched their home. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear. The incident has prompted a wave of calls for greater action to prevent gun violence in schools.
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