False Shooting Reports Spark Police Response at Illinois Schools
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Multiple schools in Illinois received false reports of shootings, leading to heavy police response and school lockdowns. The calls are believed to be part of a nationwide trend of swatting, with at least three other Illinois schools receiving similar calls. No actual incidents were reported, and classes are expected to resume as normal.
- Several ‘Prank' Calls About Shootings at Illinois Schools Reported Wednesday, Sparking Police Response NBC Chicago
- Police: Rockford East, Freeport high schools gun threats deemed false WIFR
- Large police presence at Rockford's East High School for reports of a shooting WREX.com
- Police respond to false shooting reports at Rockford, Freeport, Dixon schools MyStateline.com
- Authorities give update on false shooting report at Rockford's East High School Eyewitness News WTVO WQRF
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