Police Fatally Shoot Armed 14-Year-Old Outside Wisconsin Middle School

Authorities in Wisconsin prevented a possible mass shooting at Mount Horeb Middle School on Wednesday (May 1). Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said that officers responded to reports of an armed person outside the school and confronted the teenager.

During the confrontation, officers opened fire, killing the 14-year-old, who was armed with a long gun, before he could enter the building.

No injuries were reported among staff or other students. 

"Due to safety precautions taken by our Schools, the shooter was never able to enter the building," Mount Horeb Village president Ryan Czyzewski and Mount Horeb Chamber Board chair Kara Brandemuehl said in a joint statement. "The collaboration and coordination between our community's first responders and School District exemplified the highest standards of professionalism and dedication."

Officials said the incident remains under investigation. They did not release the teen's identity or provide details about why he showed up at the school armed with a long gun.