Press Release: Father of Wisconsin School Shooter Arrested for Reckless Firearm Practices
In a shocking turn of events, Jeffrey Rupnow, 42, was arrested following the tragic December 16 shooting by his daughter, Natalie Rupnow, 15, at Abundant Life Christian School. Charged with intentionally providing a dangerous weapon to a minor and contributing to a child’s delinquency, Rupnow allegedly purchased a pistol for Natalie, instructing her to access it using his Social Security number reversed.
Acting Madison Police Chief John Patterson revealed that Rupnow acknowledged taking the handgun from a safe for cleaning days prior to the attack, though he was unsure if he returned it. Prosecutors disclosed that the shooting resulted in the deaths of teacher Erin West, 42, and student Rubi Vergara, 14, with six others injured.
Court documents unveil Natalie’s troubled past, including struggles with her parents’ divorce and mental health issues. She had expressed violent thoughts in writings, idolizing past mass shooters. In pre-attack planning, she created a cardboard model of her school, aiming to execute a meticulously timed assault. Rupnow’s attempts to bond with his daughter through firearms have drawn criticism, raising questions about parental responsibility in firearm accessibility.
Jeffrey Rupnow is scheduled for a court appearance, as the community grapples with the implications of this tragic event.
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