Crime
3 dead, 6 injured in mass shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison
Police say juvenile shooter among the dead.
Madison, WI – Madison Police have issued a correction regarding the tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday.
Earlier reports indicated five fatalities; however, authorities have now confirmed that three individuals, including the suspected shooter, are deceased.
Additionally, six others sustained injuries in the incident.
The shooting occurred just before 11 a.m. at the private school, which serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Madison Police Chief Shon F. Barnes provided updated details during a press briefing, noting that one of the deceased victims is a juvenile who is also believed to be the shooter.
Responding officers discovered multiple victims with gunshot wounds upon arrival.
Tragically, the suspected shooter was found deceased at the scene. At least one other fatality was also identified as a juvenile.
Authorities are withholding additional information about the victims until family notifications are complete. “
Our thoughts are with the affected families during this difficult time,” Chief Barnes stated, emphasizing the sensitivity of the situation.
The investigation remains active, and law enforcement is working diligently to determine the sequence of events and motives behind the attack.
“More information will be released as it becomes available. For now, we urge residents to avoid the area while our officers and investigators process the scene,” Madison Police said in a statement.
The shooting has prompted an extensive response from local and federal agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), which is assisting Madison Police and the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.
As a precaution, roads around the school, including East Buckeye Road, remain closed. Madison Police have designated the SSM Health/Dean Clinic on Stoughton Road as a reunification point for families.
Abundant Life Christian School, located in Madison, serves approximately 390 students across all grade levels, according to its website. This week was intended to be the final one before the school closed for the Christmas holiday.
“We are committed to uncovering the facts and ensuring the safety of our community,” said Chief Barnes. “Our officers are working tirelessly to provide answers and support to those impacted by this tragedy.”
Residents and families affected by the event are encouraged to reach out to law enforcement with any information that may assist the investigation. Madison Police ask anyone with relevant details to come forward as they continue their efforts to provide clarity and justice in the aftermath of this devastating incident.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.