Wisconsin School Shooting: Why gender debate overshadowed tragedy

A tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, left two dead and six injured, with the shooter, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, taking their own life. During a press conference, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes’ neutral remarks on the shooter’s gender identity—using “she, he, or they”—sparked a fierce social media debate. Critics accused Barnes of political correctness, while supporters argued he was following legal protocols and stressing the irrelevance of gender in the tragedy. The controversy overshadowed calls for gun control and mourning for the victims, highlighting deep cultural divides and the need for focused action on gun violence.

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