Statement on Abundant Life School Shooting

The City of Madison is confirming an active shooter incident at Abundant Life Christian School. At this time, there is no danger to the community and we are in the process of supporting victims and their families. Multiple victims have been transported to area hospitals. Parents seeking to reunite with their children should go to the reunification center at the SSM Urgent Health Clinic at 1821 S. Stoughton Rd. Members of the general public are asked to steer clear of the area. There will be an additional public briefing at 2:30pm Central time at Fire Station 14 (3201 Dairy Dr, Madison).

Thank you to all the law enforcement, fire, medical staff and other emergency personnel who have responded so quickly and professionally to this tragic event.

Those affected by this terrible incident and seeking support may benefit from the following resources:

• 2-1-1 Wisconsin : Call 2-1-1 for free and confidential information about the mental and physical healthcare, housing, food and emergency services available in your area. Resource specialists are available 24/7/365. For an online alternative, visit findhelp.org.
• 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline : Call 9-8-8, text 9-8-8, or click here to access the online chat to connect with a crisis counselor. The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7/365 in the United States.
• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline : Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with counselors in 100+ languages. Operated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, this helpline is available 24/7/365 to provide crisis counseling at no cost for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster (including mass shootings).
• VictimConnect Resource Center : Call or text 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) or send a message through an online chat Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Dial 711 and VictimConnect staff can provide services through an interpreter in more than 200 languages and to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. VictimConnect offers confidential assistance to victims of crime through trained specialists who are available to help you locate services in your area, including mental health counseling, legal services, and more.