Erin Michelle West, 42, was killed on December 16, 2024, during a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. A 15-year-old student, identified as Natalie Rupnow, opened fire in a study hall; a 14-year-old student, Rubi Vergara, was also killed and several other students and another teacher were wounded. Rupnow died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and the Madison Police Department is still investigating motive.

Born in St. Charles, Missouri, West taught at Abundant Life Christian School and was active in Doxa Church in Fitchburg, where she served in the children’s ministry. Family and friends described her as devout, generous, and authentic. She was married to her husband, Jack, and was mother to three daughters; loved family camping, school sports, and had been looking forward to a planned family trip to Disney World in 2025. A funeral service was held December 23, 2024, at Doxa Church.

If anyone knew Erin, her family, or has information about that morning at the school, please share what you know.