Virden Police responded to a report of an active shooter situation at North Mac High School in Virden.  At 9:46, Thursday morning, police received a call that there was a note indicating an active shooter.  Police quickly responded and began searching the building.  

Officers on the scene quickly realized there was not an active shooter.  The building was put on full lockdown and searched thoroughly. Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, Virden Police, and Secretary of Police determined there was no actual threat to the school.  

The case is still under investigation by the Virden Police Department and the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office.