Suspect killed outside Mount Horeb Middle School identified as 14-year-old Damian Haglund
Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning when a 14-year-old boy, identified as Damian Haglund, approached Mount Horeb Middle School in Wisconsin with a long gun, engaging with police and ultimately losing his life. The incident sparked reports of an active shooter, prompting a swift response from authorities.
According to sources, Damian triggered the alarm when he arrived at the school with a weapon, prompting a lockdown and a massive police response. The Mount Horeb Area School District confirmed that the threat outside the building has been “neutralized,” and no injuries have been reported among students or staff, except for the alleged assailant.
The events leading up to the incident are still being pieced together, but it is believed that Damian took his grandfather’s car without permission, crashed it into a nearby house, and then proceeded on foot to the middle school. Once there, he fired several shots outside the building, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
A backpack suspected to belong to the shooter has been discovered, along with eleven or more expended casings. Authorities are currently searching a vehicle linked to the suspect for evidence, with the assistance of bomb technicians. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are working to determine the motives behind the incident.
The Mount Horeb Area School District has confirmed that the school was placed on lockdown immediately after the incident, and students were safely evacuated to a nearby location. Counseling services will be made available to students and staff in the coming days to help process the traumatic events.
The community is in shock, struggling to come to terms with the events that unfolded on Wednesday morning. The loss of a young life is always a tragedy, and authorities are working to determine what led to this senseless act of violence.
As the investigation continues, officials are urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the need for communities to come together to support one another in times of crisis.
In the aftermath of this tragedy, the focus will be on supporting the students, staff, and families affected by the incident. The community will come together to mourn the loss of a young life and to find ways to heal and move forward in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
