Milwaukee, WI
Madison Christian school fatal shooting; Milwaukee Police, MPS weigh in
Responding to active shooter situations
The Milwaukee Police Association president said officers are thinking of all of those impacted by the shooting in Madison.
MILWAUKEE – Three people died in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, on Monday, Dec. 16, including the shooter.
The suspected shooter, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, is one of the three that died. The other two deceased are a teacher and a teenage student.
A second-grader called 911 at 10:57 a.m. to report the shooting.
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The Milwaukee Police Association president said officers are thinking of all of those impacted by the shooting. Alexander Ayala explained Milwaukee has one of the best training programs in the country for active shooter situations. He said they are trained to sacrifice their own lives to stop a threat.
He also noted in his experience and training, it is not common for a female to be the shooter.
The tragedy comes as things are still at a standstill when it comes to getting school resource officers into Milwaukee Public Schools. Back in September, MPS said it hoped to start the program as soon as officers are available.
But, the city attorney said there are still unresolved issues.
“Even though we don’t have SRO’s in place currently, the public should have full confidence in the Milwaukee Police Department and the members of the police association that they are going to respond quickly and stop whatever threat needs to be stopped,” Ayala said.
The group Moms Demand Action is pushing for stricter gun laws in Wisconsin, specifically for secure gun storage laws, which would require gun owners to store their firearms locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition.
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MPS provided the following statement:
“Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) remains ready to implement a School Resource Officer (SRO) program as soon as officers are available. As MPS does not employ, hire, or train City of Milwaukee police officers, the district is waiting for the city to provide resources for the program.
The district remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff.”
“I think that’s a crucial part to take away from this – that a SRO is going to know the schools better than an officer responding from across the city to an incident like this,” Ayala said.
Security response
Security consultant Brian Dorow discussed the shooting and preventing future similar incidents.
Security expert weighs in on preventing school shootings
Security consultant Brian Dorow discusses the shooting at Madison Abundant Life Christian School and preventing future similar incidents.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on early Sunday morning on the 4900 block of W. Capitol Drive that left one person injured.
An 18-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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The police is currently looking for an unknown suspect at this time.
Those with information regarding the shooting are encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips to remain anonymous.
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MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department requested the public’s help to find 11-year-old Sir’Charles Bason, a critically missing boy who was last seen near Teutonia and Kiley at around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
Police described Bason as 4 feet, 5 inches tall with a slim build, brown eyes and black, low-cut hair. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket with green lines, dark-colored jeans, tan sandals and carrying gray Nike Jordan shoes.
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What you can do:
Anyone with information on Bason’s whereabouts is asked to call Milwaukee Police District 4 at 414-935-7242.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department released information.
MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee man, previously named one of Wisconsin’s Most Wanted, has been sentenced to prison for shooting and killing his cousin in 2020.
In court
What we know:
A Milwaukee County jury found 39-year-old Brandon Gladney guilty of first-degree reckless homicide and possession of a firm by a felon earlier this year.
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Judge Michelle Havas sentenced Gladney to 29 years in prison on Friday, April 17. He was granted credit for more than a year’s time served and further sentenced to 14 years of extended supervision.
Arrested in Arizona after years on the run, court records show Gladney has also been ordered to pay the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office more than $1,800 for extradition costs.
Homicide investigation
The backstory:
The shooting happened in May 2020. Investigators said Gladney was captured on video apparently arguing with the victim, his cousin, outside a Milwaukee convenience store near 21st and Meinecke.
“It’s all on video, and it’s devastating for that family,” the marshal on the case told FOX6 when Gladney was profiled on Wisconsin’s Most Wanted. “You have a family member that shot and killed another family member.”
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Prosecutors said Gladney walked away but then returned with a gun pointed directly at the victim and shot him. The victim died from his gunshot wounds at a nearby hospital. Multiple bullet casings were found at the scene.
Gladney went on the run for years. He was arrested in Arizona in January 2023, years after he was charged.
The Source: FOX6 News referenced information from the U.S. Marshals Service, Wisconsin Circuit Court and prior coverage.
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