The US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is currently working in conjunction with the Madison Police Department to determine how the shooter at Abundant Life Christian School obtained a handgun. During an evening news conference, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes expressed that detectives are currently unaware of the origin of the firearm, emphasizing that this is a crucial aspect of the ongoing investigative process.
Chief Barnes highlighted the valuable partnership with the ATF, which possesses a trace program designed to track the origins of firearms, and the FBI, whom he described as 'amazing' collaborators in this effort. The collaboration between law enforcement agencies is aimed at uncovering critical information that will shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident at the school.
Chief Barnes has indicated that the suspected shooter is believed to be a teenage student, further underscoring the urgency and importance of the investigation. The authorities are diligently working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and to ascertain how the firearm made its way into the possession of the individual responsible for the violence.
As the investigation unfolds, the ATF and the Madison Police Department are committed to leveraging their resources and expertise to bring clarity to this distressing situation. The community awaits further updates as law enforcement agencies continue their collaborative efforts to unravel the details of this tragic event.
