Law enforcement officials released Additional details The mystery surrounding the motive behind the mass shooting at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin continues to deepen.
After FBI agents obtained messages exchanged with Natalie Rapnow, 15, who is suspected of killing two people at Abundant Life Christian School, a 20-year-old from Carlsbad, Calif. The suspect, Alexander Paffendorf, was arrested.
“I think it's pretty wild and scary that this could happen so close to home.”
When questioned by the FBI, Paffendorf reportedly admitted that he had planned to coordinate a mass shooting at a government building. According to a Carlsbad police filing, the man agreed to use explosives and a gun in the planned attack.
A judge approved the restraining order Tuesday, and neighbors reported seeing more than a dozen law enforcement vehicles swarming the man's residential complex, according to KFMB-TV.
“They had fully loaded guns all over the city. There were police cars. I think there were about 15 police officers here,” said Alex Gallegos, who saw them take a box of black guns from a house. said.
“I didn't see them arrest anyone, but they were high-fiving as it neared the end,” he added. “I think it's pretty wild and scary that this could happen so close to home.”
Police said Rapunau shot and killed seven people at the school and then committed suicide. One student and one teacher were killed, and five others were hospitalized with serious injuries.
Rapnow, who went by the name “Samantha,” was experiencing personal turmoil as her parents repeatedly divorced and reunited, officials said. Social media account is suspected Affiliation The girl also expressed admiration for other school shooters.
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