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WisconsinWhat is known about the suspected shooter Natalie (15).
Natalie R., 15 years old, is said to have killed two people at her school in Wisconsin. What motivated her to do what she did is still unclear.
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According to police, a 15-year-old student allegedly opened fire at a school in the US state of Wisconsin on Monday. Three people were killed and six others were injured. Two of the latter are in critical condition.
According to that Mirror School shootings by girls or young women have so far been extremely rare. The K-12 School Shooting Database mentions nine cases this year involving female suspects and 249 involving male suspects.
What is known about the shooter?
The suspect is 15-year-old Natalie R. She was a student at Abundant Life Christian School and was also known there as Samantha. After the crime, they allegedly inflicted a gunshot wound on themselves, which led to their death. An autopsy will now clarify the exact cause of death. According to Police Chief Barnes, she was not previously known to police.
Die New York Post reports statements online that the alleged perpetrator is transgender. “Whether she, uh, or the person was transgender is something that may come out later, but for what we're doing right now, it's irrelevant right now,” the police chief said.
Rebekah S., the mother of a student, spoke to the school after the crime New York Times. The school community believes that Natalie R. has come to the private school this year. You were probably looking for a fresh start.
What is known about the murder weapon?
A handgun was discovered next to the suspected shooter after the crime.
How did the girl get the gun?
According to the authorities, it is not yet clear where the teenager got the weapon. After the crime, there was a house search at her place of residence.
What is known about the motif?
Police Chief Shon Barnes told the media that no motive for the crime had yet been identified and that the suspect's family was cooperating with the investigation. According to the New York Post A manifesto with “hateful views” is said to be circulating online, which many attribute to the alleged shooter. The police have not yet been able to confirm this document.
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