A Better Wisconsin Together Statements on Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School

Every kid deserves to go to school without fearing for their lives, teachers deserve to feel safe at work, and parents deserve to drop their kids off at school and not wonder whether their child will be a victim of gun violence.

the words enough is enough overlaid on an image of the Wisconsin Capitol Building
the words enough is enough overlaid on an image of the Wisconsin Capitol Building

MADISON, Wis. — Following the tragic school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison this morning, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement:

“Our hearts and deepest condolences go out to all of the students, staff, families, and community members impacted and left grieving by this tragedy.

“Every kid deserves to go to school without fearing for their lives, teachers deserve to feel safe at work, and parents deserve to drop their kids off at school and not wonder whether their child will be a victim of gun violence. 

“As we continue to learn more about this morning’s devastating mass shooting, it’s important that we continue to rely on verified information from trusted sources, come together to support one another and heal together, and demand better for our communities going forward.

“A Better Wisconsin Together continues to fight for a future where all Wisconsinites are free to learn in school, go to work, and move through our local communities without the fear of gun violence. Enough is enough.”

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A Better Wisconsin Together is a state-based research and communications hub for progressives and is an affiliate of ProgressNow.

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