The tranquil halls of Abundant Life Christian School (ALCS) in Madison, Wisconsin, were shattered on December 16, 2024, when a teenage student carried out a shooting that left two people dead, six others injured, and an entire community grappling with grief. The tragedy unfolded during a study hall session, leaving students and staff to confront an unimaginable ordeal.
A Day of Fear and Chaos
The attack began during a study hall that brought together students from multiple grades. The routine day turned terrifying when alarms echoed through the building, accompanied by an ominous announcement over the intercom: “Lockdown. This is not a drill.” Sixth-grader Breken Ives described the moment as surreal, stating, “Everybody started freaking out.”
