False active shooter report causes panic at St. John's Prep in Danvers
TL;DR
St. John's Prep in Danvers was evacuated after a report of an active shooter, which is now believed to have been a "swatting" call. Massachusetts State Police found no threat or injuries. Police are currently clearing campus buildings as they account for all students. Incidents of "swatting" have been spreading across the country recently, including Massachusetts in recent weeks.
- St. John's Prep in Danvers evacuated after shooting report, police say no threat found CBS Boston
- Catholic Massachusetts prep school sent into lockdown after 'hoax' active shooter call Daily Mail
- Students, faculty shelter in place after report of active shooter at St. John's Prep WCVB Boston
- Active Shooter Threat at St. John's Prep in Danvers Believed to Be ‘Swatting' NBC10 Boston
- State police: No threat amid investigation into report of gunman at St. John’s Prep in Danvers Boston 25 News
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