Motive 'combination of factors' in Wisconsin school shooting, police say

Police say clarifying a motive for Monday's deadly school shooting in the state's capital of Madison is a priority.

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Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes didn't provide specifics on Tuesday as to what allegedly led a 15-year-old girl, named by authorities as Natalie Rupnow, to fire shots at the Abundant Life Christian School in the city of Madison.

Six people were also injured in Monday's shooting. Rupnow is believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Chief Barnes said during a press conference that investigators are asking anyone who knew the suspect to come forward with information.

"At this time, identifying a motive is our top priority," he said. "But at this time it appears that the motive was a combination of factors."

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