Wisconsin School Shooting
A teenage student and a teacher were killed Monday in a shooting at a private K-12 Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin. At least six others were injured, including two in critical condition.
According to local officials, a teacher at Abundant Life Christian School called 911 at 10:57 a.m. Police arrived at the school within four minutes to find the shooter down from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooter, identified as a 15-year-old female (notably, 95% of school shooters in the last 40 years have been male), was pronounced dead in transport to the hospital.
Investigators say a 9mm pistol was used in the shooting and are still working to determine a motive. Unconfirmed social media reports claim the shooter left a “manifesto,” but police have not confirmed its authenticity.
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RESPOND
We often say, "It's easy to feel helpless in times like these," and it is, and we do. Scripture encourages us to mourn, to pray, and to love with action. Pray that the “God of all comfort” would move in power in this time of incredible tragedy (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
“Grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved the spirit of faith and courage, that they may have strength to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience; not sorrowing as those without hope, but in thankful remembrance of your great goodness, and in the joyful expectation of eternal life with all who love you.”
Book of Common Prayer, page 264