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News Breaking News Authorities Respond to Swatting Hoax at Local High School

Authorities Respond to Swatting Hoax at Local High School

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March 18, 2026 | Belmont, MA

Authorities responded swiftly to a 911 call reporting shots fired at a local high school, only to discover it was a swatting hoax. First responders, including fire department units, were staged nearby as a precaution. The false report came in at 12:02 p.m. on March 18. No gunfire or injuries occurred, and officials quickly deemed the call non-credible. Law enforcement is investigating the swatting incident, which involves bogus emergency reports designed to trigger an intense police response.

Call For Shots Fired At High School. Believed to Be A Swatting Incident. Fire Department Staged.Authorities Respond to Swatting Hoax at Local High School

This hoax underscores the serious risks of swatting, including potential threats to public safety and the burden it places on emergency services.

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