Police Chief Shon Barnes described the incident as "a sad day for our community and our country. We have to do a little bit better," addressing the continuous crisis of gun violence in educational institutions.
Governor Tony Evers expressed his deep concern on social media, stating, "We are praying for the kids, educators, and entire Abundant Life school community as we await more information and are grateful for the first responders who are working quickly to respond."
The school, which serves around 200 families, emphasized its mission to provide a "quality Christian education," highlighting its role within the community and the impact of the shooting on the school environment.
Before this incident, at least 81 school shootings had occurred in the U.S. in 2024 alone, underscoring an alarming trend of violence in schools that necessitates urgent attention and action.
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