


Tragedy in Madison: 15-Year-Old School Shooter Linked to California Man in Mass Shooting Plot
A deadly school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, has ties to a California man, leading to investigations into youth violence and gun access.
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Overview
A 15-year-old shooter at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killed a teacher and a student before taking her own life. Authorities linked the shooter to Alexander Paffendorf, 20, from California, who allegedly planned a mass attack. The FBI detained Paffendorf and seized his firearms under a red flag law, revealing he had communicated with the shooter about a possible coordinated attack. The investigation continues into their motivations, connections, and the origins of the weapons used.
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