Five dead, including shooter, in Madison School shooting; Several injured
Madison: A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday left five people dead, including the suspected shooter, and at least five others injured, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred at the private school, which serves around 400 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes stated during a press conference that the suspected shooter, identified as a juvenile, was found dead when officers arrived at the scene.
Emergency services responded with a large presence, including police, ambulances, and fire vehicles. Authorities confirmed that at least five individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
"This remains an active and ongoing investigation," Madison Police said in a statement. There is currently no information on the motive behind the shooting.
Gun control and school safety remain significant concerns in the United States, as the frequency of such incidents has increased in recent years. According to the K-12 School Shooting Database, there have been 322 school shootings in the U.S. this year, the second-highest since the database began tracking incidents in 1966.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
