- The district asked people to stay away from the high school on Wednesday.
- No injuries have been reported while police remain on the scene at the school.
A Wisconsin school district was placed on lockdown after an active shooter attempted to enter a high school on Wednesday.
The Mount Horeb Area School District said on Facebook: ‘Community members, there has been an active shooter at our high school this morning.
‘The individual did not break into the entrance. The police department is helping to inspect our building to ensure the safety of our students and staff. I’ll keep you informed.’
The district later added that “the threat has been neutralized outside the building.”
No injuries have been reported at the high school in Mount Horeb, which is about a half-hour drive from Madison.
The Mount Horeb Area School District has been placed on lockdown after an active shooter entered a high school on Wednesday.
A large police presence was seen outside the high school.
Authorities have asked people to stay away from the high school.
Authorities have asked people to stay away from the high school.
“We are in the process of activating our reunification plan and more details will be provided.”
A large police presence was seen outside the high school as officers made sure the scene was safe.
A message on the Dane County Emergency Management website said there was an active shooter “armed with a rifle and considered dangerous.”
