At least five people were killed and five others injured in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison Police Chief Shawn Barnes says the dead include the suspected attacker. Police said the shooting took place at Abundant Life Christian School in the state capital Madison.
Madison police said in a statement that the incident is under investigation. More information will be released as soon as it is available. For now, people need to stay away from the area. Police had closed the streets around the school on Monday afternoon. According to the school website, Abundant Life Christian School is non-sectarian and has about 390 students from kindergarten to high school.
Incidents of shooting in American schools increased
It is worth noting that gun control has emerged as a major challenge in America. The safety of children has become a major political and social issue due to school shootings. According to the school shooting database website, incidents of shootings in schools have increased in recent years. So far this year, 322 incidents have been reported. This is the second highest number since 1966. Last year 349 cases were reported.
