MADISON, Wisc. — Officials and family members have identified a teacher and student who were killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin.
One of the victims had ties to metro Atlanta.
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The shooting happened Monday at Abundant Life Christian in Madison. Police say Natalie Rupnow, a 15-year-old student, brought a gun to the school and shot four people before she shot and killed herself.
The Dane County medical examiner identified the teacher who died as 42-year-old Erin West. An obituary identified the student as 14-year-old Rubi Patricia Vergara. Two other students remain in critical condition.
Kennesaw State University confirmed to Channel 2′s Courtney Francisco that West graduated from the university in 2005 with a degree in early childhood education.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Erin West, a KSU alumna whose life was taken far too soon in an act of senseless violence. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and all who are mourning this unimaginable tragedy,” a spokesperson said.
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