Breaking: Collin College targeted by apparent ‘swatting’ call; large police presence but no injuries
Plano police are responding to what the department described as a potential case of “swatting” at Collin College on Thursday morning.
In a tweet at 10:13 a.m., police said they were responding to a “possible active shooter” at the campus in the 2800 block of East Spring Creek Parkway.possible active shooter at 2800 East Spring Creek at Collin College. Officers are on scene clearing the area.Plano police spokeswoman Heather Bowden later clarified it appeared to be a “swatting incident,” where somebody reports a false threat.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Collin College Plano Campus, Texas Wesleyan University evacuate buildings after possible swatting callPolice are currently clearing buildings at the campuses, but at this point there is no evidence of a shooting or any victims. Plano Police believe is was a 'swatting' call.
Read more »
Multiple Illinois high schools hit by 'swatting' hoax active shooter callsMultiple schools in Illinois have been targeted by false active shooter threats in what could be a nationwide trend, school officials said.
Read more »
Bogus active school shooting reports known as ‘swatting’ erupt in 21 Illinois cities, including Chicago’s Whitney Young highSchools in at least 19 counties including in Chicago, dealt with reports of active shooters which turned out to be false as of Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Read more »
Bogus active school shooting reports known as ‘swatting’ erupt in 21 Illinois cities, including at Chicago’s Whitney Young highBogus active school shooting reports known as ‘swatting’ erupt in 21 Illinois cities, including Chicago
Read more »
Plano Police Plea for Help in Solving 1996 Murder of Migrant Construction WorkerPlano police are pleading for help in solving a nearly 30-year old murder case, but first, detectives must try to finally identify who the victim is. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero spoke to a man who thinks he knows the victim and how he’s trying to help police find the murdered man’s loved ones.
Read more »
Plano short-term rental task force decision gets nod; temp ban still possibleCity leader said the unit is recommended to have 12 to 20 different stakeholders.
Read more »