Second-grade pupil called 911 over Wisconsin school shooting

In a tragic incident in Wisconsin, a second-grade student, who is only around seven or eight years old, made a brave call to 911 during a school shooting. This unfortunate event occurred at a Christian private school where a 15-year-old girl named Natalie Rupnow was identified as the shooter. In this horrifying attack, a teacher and a teenage student lost their lives, while six others sustained injuries. The police later found Natalie dead, believed to have taken her own life with a handgun. The police chief of Madison, Shon Barnes, expressed the gravity of the situation, stating, 'Let that soak in for a minute,' referring to the fact that a young child had to call for help in such a distressing scenario. The motive behind Natalie's actions remains unclear, and the police are expected to hold a press conference to provide further updates. The identities of the victims and the child who made the emergency call have not yet been disclosed. Chief Barnes reported that two students are in critical condition, while four others were taken to the hospital, with two of them already released. The shooting took place in a study hall where students from various grades were present. The police are investigating some online messages that may be linked to Natalie, but they have not confirmed their authenticity. They are collaborating with the FBI to gather more information. Natalie's family is cooperating with the ongoing investigation, and local media reported that a property north of Madison was searched on Monday. Authorities are also seeking information from witnesses, and several students who were present during the incident have shared their experiences with the media. An eight-year-old girl named Nora Gottschalk recounted her experience, stating that she was preparing for lunch when the gunfire erupted. She witnessed an injured teacher crying out for help, expressing her fear and sadness by saying, 'I was really scared and I was really sad. ' Another student, Adler Jean-Charles, who is in sixth grade, described hearing two gunshots while in English class. He mentioned that some students began to cry, and they waited for the police to arrive. Bethany Highman, a former student of the school who now has a daughter enrolled there, shared her feelings, saying, 'I pray with my kids every morning that this won't happen, and it's the world we live in. ' The school's director of relations noted that the students had recently participated in training for a mass shooting, which would have been fresh in their minds after sessions held earlier this year. President Joe Biden responded to the shooting, calling it 'shocking and unconscionable,' urging lawmakers to take immediate action on legislation aimed at preventing further gun violence. Mass shootings have become a distressingly common occurrence in the United States, particularly in schools. According to EducationWeek, there have been 38 school shootings this year that resulted in injuries or fatalities. Before this incident, there were a total of 69 victims, including 16 deaths. However, it is important to note that school shootings carried out by female attackers are quite rare. The school, which serves approximately 400 students from kindergarten through high school, remains closed as the investigation continues.