Police in Jackson responded to reports of an armed individual early Wednesday evening, prompting an initial response near a local middle school before authorities determined the situation was unrelated to any school.

According to a statement from Jackson Police Chief Mary Nelson, officers were first directed toward the Jackson middle school based on early information. However, further investigation quickly clarified that no schools were involved and there was no threat to students or staff.

Police ultimately located the incident at a nearby residence, where officers moved in and brought the situation under control. No injuries were reported.

Chief Nelson credited the swift and tactical response of officers with resolving the situation safely and preventing any escalation.

Authorities did not immediately release additional details about the individual involved or the circumstances leading up to the incident.