According to an emergency gun violence restraining order viewed by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and USA TODAY, FBI agents interviewed Alexander Paffendorf of Carlsbad in connection with the attack.

Alexander Paffendorf, 21, exchanged numerous messages with Natalie Rupnow, 15, before she killed 2 people and wounded 6 others at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis.

Alexander Paffendorf pictured during a hearing on Monday, April 28, 2025 on a gun violence restraining order. (FOX 5/KUSI) ...

FBI agents and local authorities including Carlsbad police detained Alexander Charles Paffendorf on Dec. 17, the day after authorities say a 15-year-old freshman opened fire at Abundant Life ...

CARLSBAD, Calif. — A California man linked to last year's school shooter in Madison cannot own or purchase firearms for three years. Authorities detained 20-year-old Alexander Paffendorf in ...

A San Diego Superior Court judge on Monday approved a restraining order against Alexander Paffendorf that was issued in the days after the Dec. 16 shooting last year at Abundant Life Christian ...

Alexander Paffendorf came under law enforcement scrutiny after federal agents discovered online messages between him and 15-year-old Natalie "Samantha" Rupnow.

FBI agents and local authorities including Carlsbad police detained Alexander Charles Paffendorf on Dec. 17, the day after authorities say a 15-year-old freshman opened fire at Abundant Life ...

Alexander Paffendorf, 20, came under scrutiny after federal agents discovered online messages between him and a 15-year-old mass shooter.

As of 19 December 2024, Alexander Paffendorf, a 20-year-old from Carlsbad, California, has been detained for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a government building. His plans were reportedly ...