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Erin Michelle West

Case from Madison, WI dated Dec 16, 2024

Victim Details

Erin Michelle West

Female

White / Caucasian

Madison

WI

2024-12-16

42

Erin

Michelle West

07/04/2026

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Erin Michelle West, a 42-year-old Caucasian female, was a teacher at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. On the morning of December 16, 2024, her life was tragically cut short during a school shooting. A 15-year-old student at the school, identified as Natalie Rupnow, opened fire in a study hall. West and a 14-year-old student, Rubi Vergara, were killed in the attack. Several other students and another teacher were also injured before Rupnow died from a self-inflicted gunshot w ...
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  • FOX6 News Milwaukee: Madison school shooting, victims identified
  • CNN: Deadly shooting leaves small Wisconsin school facing an unforgettable holiday season | CNN
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