What to know about Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, where police responded to an active shooter

Alex Groth, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Law enforcement officers stand outside the Mount Horeb Intermediate Center in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Mount Horeb school district officials confirmed Wednesday there was an active shooter at its middle school. The individual "did not breach entryway", the district reported on its Facebook page shortly after 11:30 a.m. Here's what to know about Mount Horeb, Wisconsin:

Where is Mount Horeb, Wisconsin?

Located in Dane County, Mount Horeb is a village about 40 minutes outside of the state's capital, Madison, Wisconsin. Population estimates for the village are approximately 7,700 people, according to Census data.

What to know about Mount Horeb School District:

Mount Horeb School District serves about 2,500 students across five schools: the Early Learning Center, the Primary Center, the Intermediate Center, the Middle School and High School. Mount Horeb's Middle School is located at 900 East Garfield Street.

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Where is Mount Horeb, Wisconsin? Site of school shooting.