False Reports of School Threats Disrupt Education in Missouri
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Several high schools in the Ozarks received swatting texts and calls regarding school shootings, but police have determined them to be unfounded. The incidents occurred hours after a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. The term "swatting" refers to hoax calls being placed to 911 reporting an emergency. Police across Missouri are investigating similar incidents in other areas of the state. Student and staff safety is the top priority for schools and law enforcement.
- Police say texts regarding shootings sent to several high schools in the Ozarks are unfounded; police investigating KY3
- Prank calls cancel classes and disrupt St. Louis area schools KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
- Multiple Kansas City-area schools receive false reports of active shooters WDAF FOX4 Kansas City
- Authorities investigating 'swatting' call at North Kansas City High School KMBC Kansas City
- Unfounded school threats reported at 3 Kansas City-area school districts KSHB 41 Kansas City News
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