School officials in Wisconsin reported an active shooter situation outside a middle school on Wednesday. Fortunately, the threat has been neutralized, but the Mount Horeb Area School District is currently under lockdown.
Law enforcement responded to assist with assessing the situation at Mount Horeb Middle School after reports of an active shooter. The district clarified on Facebook that the individual did not breach any security measures. Police are conducting a systematic search of the school to ensure the safety of all students.
The district initiated a lockdown for all its facilities around 11:15 a.m. local time.
In a statement released after the incident, Mt. Horeb School urged community members to avoid the area, confirming the presence of an active shooter. However, the individual did not gain entry to the school. Police are conducting a thorough sweep of the building to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Mount Horeb, located approximately 20 miles southwest of Madison, is dealing with this concerning situation.
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