At least three people have been killed in a gun attack at a school in the US state of Wisconsin. The suspected shooter was also among the dead, the authorities in Madison said. During a previous press conference there was “incorrect” talk of at least five deaths.
In addition, other people were injured in the incident at the Christian school in the city of Madison, said Police Chief Shon F. Barnes. He did not provide any information about the gender of the suspected shooter or the possible background to the crime. But he emphasized that the police did not shoot.
At least three dead in US school shootings
“Today is a sad, sad day – not just for Madison, but for the entire country,” Barnes continued. The White House says US President Joe Biden has been informed of the situation in Madison. They are in contact with the local authorities to provide support as needed.
The school asked for prayers via its Facebook account and said it would share more information as it becomes available.
In the USA, fatal shootings are part of everyday life. Firearms are readily available and widely circulated in the United States. Larger attacks, for example at schools, in supermarkets, in nightclubs or at large events, regularly lead to discussions about tightening gun laws – so far without any success. A substantial tightening of gun laws in the USA has been prevented by Republicans for years.
