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Caroline Dade provides the latest as law enforcement continued its investigation Wednesday. MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (WKOW) -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Wednesday evening an active shooter outside Mount Horeb Middle School was killed by Mount Horeb police officers. AG Kaul said the suspect was a minor and attended the Mount Horeb School District. Kaul and Superintendent Steve Salerno declined to provide any other identifying information about the student other than that the student was a male. Kaul said late Wednesday morning the district went into lockdown while police responded to a report of a person with a weapon outside the middle school. The suspected student was not able to get inside the school. Kaul declined to share other details that led up to the suspected student's death but said Mount Horeb police used deadly force. Officers were wearing body cameras. The Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of School Safety is providing support to students and staff at district buildings Thursday. School will not be in session. Superintendent Salerno said he hopes to resume classes Friday. The DOJ's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is leading the investigation. Meanwhile, students at all levels are still in the process of being reunited with their families. They have been in lockdown since the incident. Reunification of Intermediate students was set to begin around 6:45 p.m. at the District Bus Garage at 421 W. Garfield Street. The Early Learning and Primary Centers has begun dismissing students, Superintendent Steve Salerno said. Families should report to the following locations based on the age of their child. Parents should be prepared to sign off when picking up their child: Kindergarten children will be released from the front entry. First grade children will be released from door number one. Second grade children will be released from door number two. Parents with children in wrap care at Little Vikings, Hearts and Hands, or CCS can report directly to those locations. Mount Horeb Area School District says a threat has been 'neutralized' after an active shooter situation at the middle school. The Mount Horeb Area School District was keeping the community informed via its Infinite Campus portal and on its Facebook page. "Community members, thank you for your continued patience and resilience during this afternoon's horrific event. Communication moving forward in the immediate term will take place through on-scene first-responder personnel via District Facebook and Infinite Campus." Salerno said. "It is important to note that they will determine when students will be released. In the interim, we are working to continue to ensure children are safe, comfortable, and fed." No students besides the suspected gunman were physically injured during the incident. There were early reports there may be an ongoing threat even after the suspect was shot by police. After following up, Kaul says they don't believe there is an ongoing threat at this time. Several Wisconsin officials have released statements surrounding the incident. "May 1st, 2024 will be a date not forgotten. Moments like this turn lives upside down, cause trauma, sorrow, and a moment of reflection for all of us." Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said in a statement Wednesday. Gov. Evers said that he is praying for the health and safety of the kids, educators, and staff, and expressed his gratitude for the first responders. I have been briefed on the incident at the Mount Horeb Area School District and am closely monitoring the situation.
I am praying for the health and safety of our kids, educators, and staff and grateful for the first responders who are working quickly to respond. Congressman Mark Pocan tweeted Wednesday afternoon that his office is in touch with local law enforcement and will continue to monitor the situation. My office is aware of reports that an active shooter situation near Mt. Horeb Middle School has been neutralized.
I'm grateful for the quick response from first responders.
My office has been in touch with local law enforcement, and we will continue to monitor the situation. "To the young people, their families and educators, no words can say enough of how much we as a community are here for you and grieve with you. Dane County is a close knit community. We are here for you and will continue to be. To our first responders, thank you for once again stepping forward to help in another moment of critical need. Let's all take a moment today to hug our kids and come together to help Mount Horeb heal," Parisi continued. MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (WKOW) -- The Mount Horeb Area School District says a threat has been neutralized after an active shooter situation at the middle school Wednesday. Police responded to an active shooter situation at Mount Horeb Middle School Wednesday. The suspect was seen armed with a rifle considered dangerous. After a search of the middle school, there were no additional suspects found. The School District reported that there were no individuals harmed, with the exception of the alleged assailant. There was an emergency alert sent out by the Dane County Sheriff's Office warning of an active shooter in the 900 block of East Garfield Street in Mount Horeb. The district was in a full lockdown at 11:16 a.m. The district is asking people not to come on campus. Students are preparing to be escorted to the reunification site. "The safety and security of our students and staff is paramount. We are following our emergency protocols. We will update you when we have more information to share," the District said in a statement. 27 News has a crew in Mount Horeb and will provide updates today at 4, 5, and 6. This story is developing. Do you have a breaking news tip to share with 27 News? Email us at news@wkow.com.