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Dec 19, 2024

Wisconsin school shooting victims named

MSNBC - Wisconsin school shooting victims named

Federal agents detained a 20-year-old man in California for allegedly communicating with a teenage shooter who carried out a deadly attack at a private Christian school in Wisconsin. The shooter, Natalie Rupnow, killed a student and a teacher before taking her own life. The detained man, Alexander Paffendorf, admitted to planning a mass shooting and intended to arm himself with explosives and a gun to target a building. Authorities confiscated his weapons and ammunition. The Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of 14-year-old Ruby Vergara and 42-year-old Erin West, who were remembered for their kindness and service. Two students remain hospitalized in grave condition.

Key Points:

  • A 20-year-old man in California was detained for his connection to a Wisconsin school shooter.
  • The shooter, Natalie Rupnow, killed a student and a teacher before committing suicide.
  • Alexander Paffendorf admitted to planning a mass shooting and had weapons confiscated.
  • The victims were 14-year-old Ruby Vergara and 42-year-old Erin West.
  • Two students are still hospitalized in grave condition.
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