01 May 2024 | 05:21 PM UTC
US: Active shooter threat reportedly 'neutralized' outside of Mount Horeb Middle School in Mount Horeb, Wis., May 1
FLASH: Officials say threat 'neutralized' after shooter reported in vicinity of Mount Horeb Middle School in Mount Horeb, Wis., US, May 1.
Mount Horeb Area School District authorities have confirmed that the "threat has been neutralized" following reports of an active shooter in the vicinity of Mount Horeb Middle School in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, May 1. The suspect reportedly did not enter the school building. Law enforcement officers are maintaining a heightened security presence at the school to verify students' safety, and students remained in a "hard lockdown" in all school district buildings as of around 11:47. School district officials have instructed individuals to avoid its buildings until further notice. Authorities did not immediately confirm any casualties other than the neutralized shooter in connection with the incident.
Heightened security and disruptions to educational activities, transport, and business operations will likely affect the Mount Horeb area over the coming hours.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Avoid the incident site until authorities conclude their emergency response. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and related disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
