In the wake of a tragic event at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, the community is coming together in prayer and support. A shooting incident at Abundant Life Christian School resulted in three fatalities, including the shooter, and has left six others injured, prompting local churches to call for collective prayers.
Pastor Bob Ray of East Madison Baptist Church expressed his deep sorrow in an email to his congregation, stating, “My heart is breaking right now… Pray for God’s healing power for those who have been wounded, for God’s comfort, for families who have lost loved ones, and for all the students, staff, and families who have been traumatized.” His wife, Carla, a teacher at a nearby public school, has connections through colleagues whose children attend the impacted school.
The school, which has been a part of the community since 1978 and serves around 200 families across 56 churches in the Madison area, shared a heartfelt message on social media, requesting prayers for their “Challenger Family.”
According to Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes, who has a background in education, law enforcement officials arrived at the scene shortly after 10:57 a.m. The shooter, believed to be a student at the school, was found deceased, and a handgun was recovered. Tragically, a teacher and a teenage student were among those who lost their lives alongside the shooter. Authorities also reported that two of the injured students are in critical condition, while the other four have non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing, with no motive identified at this time. The school has been secured, and reunification efforts are underway to bring students and their families together. This incident occurs just over three months after a separate shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety in educational environments.
This article was originally written by www.baptistpress.com
