Crime
Abundant Life Christian School Shooter Natalie Rupnow admired killers like Eric Harris, Dylan Klebold and others
She continued to list other individuals she admired, citing them as sources of inspiration or interest.
The manifesto written by Natalie Rupnow, the 15-year-old identified as the Abundant Life Christian School shooter, has been publicly revealed.
In this document, Rupnow explicitly outlines her motives, grievances, and inspirations, shedding light on her troubling mindset leading up to the tragic event.
Abundant Life Christian School Shooter Natalie Rupnow’s Full Manifesto Revealed
Rupnow’s writings reveal that she deeply admired infamous mass killers, including Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold—perpetrators of the 1999 Columbine High School massacre.
She continued to list other individuals she admired, citing them as sources of inspiration or interest.
The manifesto reflects themes of anger, alienation, and disdain for society, with repeated references to perceived injustices in her life, including experiences of bullying and strained familial relationships.
Additionally, Rupnow expressed a desire for societal upheaval, articulating her frustrations through disturbing rhetoric advocating for revolution and violence.
The manifesto spans multiple pages and details her grievances against classmates, family, and humanity as a whole, with a chilling tone of hopelessness and resentment.
The release of this document provides further insight into Rupnow’s state of mind and the influences that fueled her actions.
Law enforcement officials and mental health experts emphasize the importance of addressing such warning signs to prevent future tragedies.
Crime
Eric Bechtolt Killed After Shooting at Florence Tower in Omaha, Suspect Billy Dorrall Arrested
Omaha, NE – On Sunday evening, Omaha Police Department officers responded to an active shooting at Florence Tower, located at 5100 Florence Blvd, following multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire inside the building.
The first reports were received at 6:05 p.m., with at least three separate callers stating they had heard shots fired on the fifth or sixth floor of the apartment complex.
By 6:14 p.m., a fourth caller reported seeing a male suspect walking on the sixth floor carrying two handguns.
Uniform Patrol officers arrived on scene at 6:11 p.m. and began a floor-by-floor search of the building, starting from the fifth floor.
As officers ascended the south stairwell toward the sixth floor, they heard sounds of a disturbance.
Just as they neared the sixth-floor door, it was abruptly opened by a male suspect — later identified as 50-year-old Billy A. Dorrall.
At that moment, one officer discharged their service weapon, striking Dorrall in the left hip.
In response, Dorrall fired back down the stairwell and then retreated into the sixth-floor hallway.
Once back in the hallway, Dorrall reportedly fired multiple rounds, aiming both up and down the corridor, and threatened several residents at gunpoint.
A coordinated arrest team, equipped with a ballistic shield, moved into position while officers in the stairwell maintained containment. As they prepared to enter the hallway, officers heard additional gunfire.
The arrest team entered the hallway, issued loud verbal commands, and Dorrall surrendered without further incident.
He was immediately provided medical treatment by Omaha Fire Department personnel and transported to Nebraska Medicine, where he was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He has since been released into police custody.
During the investigation, officers recovered surveillance footage from building cameras, which was provided by the Omaha Housing Authority.
The footage shows Dorrall behaving erratically and confronting residents before engaging in a verbal altercation with another tenant, identified as 45-year-old Eric M. Bechtolt.
The video shows Dorrall returning to his apartment, retrieving a firearm, and shooting Bechtolt multiple times in the hallway. Responding officers later found Bechtolt deceased outside the stairwell door.
Dorrall was interviewed by detectives and provided a full confession, admitting to the murder of Bechtolt.
He also expressed an intent to kill additional residents and responding officers had he not been stopped.
Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer issued a statement commending the officers involved:
“I want to commend the officers who responded to this incredibly dangerous situation. Their training, courage, and swift response undoubtedly prevented further loss of life. What unfolded at Florence Tower was tragic, and our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of Mr. Bechtolt. Our officers acted heroically under extreme pressure, and I am proud of their commitment to protecting the residents of Omaha.”
The department has released still images from surveillance footage, showing Dorrall armed with two handguns, along with crime scene photographs of the weapons, ammunition, and spent shell casings recovered from the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing.