Victims of Wisconsin School Shooting

The Madison community experienced a terrible and traumatic event. We will never be the same, but we will get through and we will get through this together by relying on each other and taking care of each other.

Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin, Satya Rhodes-Conway, in a vigil on Tuesday night honoring the victims of the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on Monday.

What To Know: Authorities released the identities of the teacher and student who died in the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School as 42-year-old Erin West and 14-year-old Rubi Vergara. The school released a statement since authorities disclosed the identities of the victims.

Regarding Erin West, the statement said, “She served our teachers and students with grace, humor, wisdom, and – most importantly – with the love of Jesus. Her loss is a painful and deep one and she will be greatly missed not just among our staff, but our entire ALCS family.”

The statement shared about Rubi Vergara said, “Her gentle, loving, and kind heart was reflected in her smile. Rubi was a blessing to her class and our school. She was not only a good friend, but a great big sister.” Adding, “Often seen with a book in hand, she had a gift for art and music. Yet, it was Rubi’s love for Jesus that shined brightest and she shared His love with others by volunteering faithfully. She will be missed deeply by her teachers and fellow students.”

Two students with life-threatening injuries are still in the hospital, and three other students and one teacher have since been released from the hospital.

Background: Shooting at Wisconsin Christian School (SmartHER News)

Read More: Wisconsin school shooting victims named as teacher Erin West and student Rubi Vergara (NBC News)

What we know about the victims of the Abundant Life Christian School shooting (ABC News)