2024-12-17 13:23:00
The authorities have identified Natalie Rupnowa 15 year old student, like the perpetrator of the shooting took place on Monday at the Abundant Life Christian school in Madison (Wisconsin, United States). The attack has started two victims —a teacher and a student— and six injuredtwo of whom are in critical condition.
The attacker also died during the event recorded at school. He committed suicide, as confirmed by local authorities. The incident began after 10:50 in the morning. A second grade student called 911 to report what was happening. Police quickly arrived on scene and found Rupnow suffering from a gunshot wound. Died as he is taken to hospital.
The identity of the shooter
Natalie Rupnow aka Samantha, was a student from the same school since his childhood. Police Chief Shon Barnes was asked about the young woman’s gender identity because in international media and social networks the attacker was said to be transgender. In any case, the agent assured that there is no relationship between the facts and this point.
Barnes confirmed that police are investigating the motives for the attack and are questioning Rupnow’s relatives. The young girl’s father has shown cooperation with the authorities as the investigation continues. Investigators also searched the family’s home in Madison and are examining a alleged poster attributed to the murderer posted by someone close to the attacker, although its authenticity has not yet been confirmed.
I contacted the alleged boyfriend of the Wisconsin shooter.
He kindly provided me with the complete manifesto, which I verified by having him personally record the screen by opening it from a direct link that the killer sent him via WhatsApp.
I told him I would do my… pic.twitter.com/CeuOeQLn3h
— clowns the hated 🌝 (@Slatzism) December 16, 2024
The attack weapon
The young woman used a gun, which the origin is being investigated in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Authorities are trying to determine how Rupnow was able to acquire the weapon. Barnes underlined the complexity of the investigation, assuring that work will be done until every detail of the case is clarified.
A total of 323 shootings occurred in US schools in 2024, according to the K-12 School Record Database that Forbes referenced. This is the second highest record of school shootings in a single year, eclipsed only by the 349 committed in 2023. Of all those that occurred in 2024, nine were caused by girls.
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