Gov. Evers Releases Statement on School Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison

MADISON - Gov. Evers today issued the following statement on a school shooting that occurred today in Madison at Abundant Life Christian School.

"There are no words to describe the devastation and heartbreak we feel today after the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison this morning.

"Kathy and I join the people of Wisconsin in praying for the families and loved ones of those whose lives were so senselessly taken and for the educators, staff,and the entire Abundant Life school community as they grapple withthe grief, trauma, and loss of this gut-wrenching tragedy. We are also praying and hoping all those injured survive and recover.

"Kathy and I are also keeping in our hearts the first responders who acted quickly and ran toward danger to help save lives. This day will no doubt weigh heavily on them, and we are grateful for their critical response efforts in answering the call when they were needed most.

"As a father, a grandfather, and as governor, it is unthinkable that a kid or an educator might wake up and go to school one morningand never come home.Thisshould never happen, and I will never accept thisas a foregonereality or stop working tochange it.

"Today my focus ison supporting these families and kids and the Abundant Life community, and thestate stands ready to support them and the efforts of local law enforcement through what will undoubtedly be difficult days ahead."

Gov. Evers is also ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to half-staff across the state immediatelyuntil sunset on Sun., Dec. 22, 2024. An executive order will be forthcoming.