Shooter is 'neutralized' by police after trying to break into Mount Horeb Middle School in Wisconsin, prompting lockdown

A shooter has been 'neutralized' after trying to break into a Wisconsin middle school. 

The unidentified intruder was taken down Wednesday morning after trying to enter Mount Horeb Area Middle School in Wisconsin. 

Cops have yet to offer further detail, including whether the suspect was injured or killed, how old they were and if they were connected to the school. 

The Mount Horeb Area School District said on Facebook: 'Community members, there has been an active shooter at our middle school this morning. 

'The individual did not breach entryway. Police department is helping to scope out our building to ensure the safety of our students and staff. I will keep you posted.'

The district later added that the 'threat has been neutralized outside of the building.'

No injuries have been reported at the middle school in Mount Horeb, which is about a half-hour driver from Madison.

The Mount Horeb Area School District has been put on lockdown after an active shooter entered a middle school on Wednesday

A big police presence was seen outside the middle school after the suspect was neutralized

Officials have asked people to stay away from the middle school

Officials have asked people to stay away from the middle school.

'We are in the process of activating our reunification plan and further details will be provided.'

A big police presence was seen outside the middle school as officers made sure the building was safe.

A message on the Dane County Emergency Management’s website said there was an active shooter 'armed with a rifle and considered dangerous.'

The district issued an update after saying the threat was neutralized.

'As an update, our students will remain in hard lockdown throughout all of our buildings. Law-enforcement is circulating throughout the middle school to confirm the safety of all students,' the district said on Facebook.

'Again, do not report to any of our schools at this time. Once we confirm the safety of all we will begin the process of reunification offsite with families.'

A suspect has not yet been identified and it's unclear if they were taken into custody. 

DailyMail.com has reached out to the Mount Horeb police department. 

The district said the search inside the building has so far not yielded additional suspects. 

'As importantly, we have no reports of individuals being harmed, with the exception of the alleged assailant,' they added.

People gather at a site designated for parent and student reunifications following a report of a armed person outside Mount Horeb Middle School

Intermediate center students were evacuated though 'there was no threat at that location,' per officials.

'Buses are aware and preparing to escort them to our reunification site,' the district said.

'We are in the process right now of a systematic release of middle school students to use restrooms interior to the middle school. They are not being released at this time. 

'You would be so proud of our students and staff, and we’re so grateful for our first responders.'