Prosecutors nationwide have sought to hold parents accountable in similar school shooting cases. Recent examples include the 2021 Oxford High School shooting in Michigan and a September incident at a Winder, Georgia high school.
As investigations continue, Wisconsin authorities will determine whether Natalie Rupnow’s parents can be held responsible under state law for her access to firearms. This case underscores the ongoing debate over firearm safety, parental accountability, and stricter gun regulations in the United States.
