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Resources for the Madison Community
Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.
Updates about ALCS Incident, Community Vigils Tonight, Sharing Resources
postedRequest for Information and Privacy
The Madison Police Department (MPD) is investigating the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. MPD will release more information as it is available. MPD is working to authenticate documents and information that led to this tragedy. We encourage the public to refrain from spreading false information. All victims are entitled to privacy.
We urge anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. Please contact the Office of School Safety tip line at 1-800-MY-SUSO-1 (1-800-697-8761) or submit tips online at speakup.widoj.gov. Your identity will remain confidential, and your information could play a vital role in the investigation.
Anyone with information related to this incident can also submit information online to Madison Area Crime Stoppers by visiting www.p3tips.com. The P3 platform enables the public to share information anonymously with Crime Stoppers programs, Law Enforcement entities, schools, and large corporations around the world.
Latest Press Briefing
Residents can watch the latest press briefing that was held on December 17, 2024, at 1:15 p.m. here: https://media.cityofmadison.com/mediasite/Showcase/madison-city-channel/Presentation/035bb60cdf1a4bbd8200e06b3f66db541d
Resources for the Madison Community
- The City of Madison has created a webpage dedicated to sharing resources that can help the wider Madison community.
- To support the victims and their families, United Way has established the Abundant Life Christian School Emergency Recovery Fund. To contribute to the fund, you can visit www.unitedwaydanecounty.org or text Help4ALCS to 40403.
- If you or someone you know is struggling with this tragedy and need to talk, the Disaster Distress Helpline is available 24/7. Call or text 800-985-5990 to get connected to trained counselors who are ready to listen and connect you to resources.
- The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County (BGCDC) will host a candlelight vigil this evening, Tuesday, December 17 at 6 p.m. The vigil will take place at the Vel Phillips Statue on State Capitol grounds. Community members are invited to come together, reflect, and support one another at the gathering.
Community Vigils on Tuesday, December 17
- A vigil in honor of the victims of the Abundant Life Christian School shooting will be held at 6:00 pm on at the Vel Phillips Statue on the Wisconsin State Capitol grounds near the corner of S. Carroll and W. Main streets.
- Casa de Fe in Monona (901 Femrite Dr.) will hold a prayer service at 6:00 pm.
- City Church in Madison (4909 E. Buckeye Rd.) will hold a prayer service from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
