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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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
