Shooting at Rooftop Party in Madison Injures 10, Sparks Renewed Gun Control Debate
June 9, 2024A rooftop party shooting in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, injured 10 individuals aged 14 to 23.
The incident happened at The Lux apartment building near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Shots were fired as police arrived at the scene.
Some injuries were not from gunshots, and none were life-threatening.
The City of Madison Fire Department provided emergency care; victims continued to seek local hospital treatment.
The investigation is ongoing with no arrests made yet.
This marks the 205th mass shooting in the US this year, prompting calls for stricter gun control measures.
Authorities are collecting evidence and seeking video footage to identify the perpetrator.
Updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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The Guardian • Jun 9, 2024
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