ACTIVE SHOOTER PUT DOWN

There was a report of an active shooter incident at Mount Horeb Middle School, located west of Madison, on Wednesday morning, May 1. Authorities have confirmed that the "threat has been neutralized."

A statement on the Mount Horeb Area School District's Facebook page mentioned that the individual did not manage to gain entry into the premises. Law enforcement is currently conducting a thorough search of the building to ensure the safety of students and staff. Initial investigations have not revealed any additional suspects, and there have been no reports of injuries aside from the alleged assailant.

Intermediate center students were evacuated, although there was no threat detected at that location. The police have authorized the reunification of intermediate center students with their families. Those students who were initially taken to the Mount Horeb Public Library as a safe site will now be transported to the reunification center at the bus garage located at 421 W. Garfield Street.

As of now, the middle school students and staff are confirmed to be safe. FOX6 News is dispatching a team to the scene, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available through our news partners in Madison.