MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The week before Christmas, a private Christian school in Madison was the target of an active shooter. 

The shooting was reported just before 11 a.m. at the school located at 4901 E Buckeye Road. The incident was contained to one area, officials say.

A law enforcement source tells CBS 58, the shooter was a 17-year-old female student. Among the other two dead include one teacher and one teenage student. 

Six others are injured, including two with life-threatening injuries. 

Madison police originally reported five people were deceased in the shooting, including the shooter. 

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said the suspected shooter likely died by suicide.

A handgun was recovered. 

Abundant Life Christian School is a K-12 school with about 390 students.

This is a developing story. Stick with CBS 58 on-air and online for updates.