3 people including suspect dead in Christian school shooting in Madison,

At least three people were killed and six others injured in a shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, police said.

The suspected shooter, a juvenile student at the school, was found dead at the scene, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said during a news conference. At least six others were transported to area hospitals with injuries that range from minor to life-threatening, Barnes said. He did not say whether those killed or injured were students or faculty members.

Earlier, police erroneously reported that five people were dead, including the shooter, and five others were injured. Police updated their count shortly after the initial news conference on Monday: “Three are deceased. Nine in total were injured, including the three deceased.”

Police did not fire their weapons when responding to the shooting, Barnes said.

Abundant Life Christian School is a private K-12 school located about five miles east of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Police have asked people to avoid the area. There are no threats to other area schools at this time, Barnes said.

“To be honest, I’m feeling a little dismayed,” the police chief told reporters when asked how he’s feeling. “So close to Christmas. Every child, every person in that building is a victim and will be a victim forever. These types of trauma don’t just go away. … My heart is heavy for my community. My heart is heavy for Madison.”

Barnes said he is not aware of any metal detectors at the school. He noted that because the school is private, it does not fall under the authority of the Madison Metropolitan School District.

“My sincere condolences and prayers for all the victims of the tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School,” Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., posted to X. “I will continue to closely monitor the situation.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

This article was originally published on MSNBC.com

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