Two of the six injured students remain hospitalized in critical condition as of Wednesday.
The teacher and student killed in Monday’s school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, have been identified.
The teen killed in the attack at Abundant Life Christian School has been identified as Rubi Patricia Vergara.
The 14-year-old was a freshman student at the K–12 school, according to an obituary posted online by Gunderson Funeral Home. The online tribute also states that Vergara “passed away unexpectedly” on Dec. 16, the day of the school shooting.
“She was an avid reader, loved art, singing and playing keyboard in the family worship band. She shared a special bond with her beloved pets, Ginger (cat) and Coco (dog),” the obituary reads.
The teacher killed in the attack has been identified as 42-year-old Erin Michelle West. On Wednesday night, the Dane County Coroner’s office clarified the teacher’s name after initially identifying her as Michelle E. West.
Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Six other students were injured before the shooter, 15-year-old Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow, killed herself with her gun.
Rupnow opened fire around 11 a.m. inside a classroom during a study hall with students from various grades.
Authorities have not specified a motive for the shooting, although