California man detained in connection to Madison school shooting: Report

Law enforcement officials have not determined a motive behind 15-year-old Natalie "Samantha" Rupnow killing a student and teacher, and injuring six others at the school.

By Nicholas Ballasy

Published: December 19, 2024 11:59am

Updated: December 19, 2024 1:14pm

A 20-year-old California man was detained in connection to with the Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Madison, according to court records cited in a CBS report.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly in the process of questioning Alexander Paffendorf of Carlsbad about allegedly assisting in the plot for the shooting.

Law enforcement officials have not determined a motive behind 15-year-old Natalie "Samantha" Rupnow killing a student and teacher, and injuring six others at the school.