OKLAHOMA CITY —
Oklahomans across the state may have received alarming calls or texts from students today, as several school districts were targeted by fake active shooter threats.
This is a trend that is spreading across the country. Classrooms in Ohio, Georgia and New Hampshire were all put on lockdown this week because of these false reports.
In Oklahoma, several agencies were alerted this morning of the bogus phone calls.
Now, the FBI is stepping in to track down where these threats were made. Here is its full statement:
The FBI is aware of the numerous swatting incidents across the state of Oklahoma and the nation wherein a report of an active shooter at a school is made. We are working alongside our law enforcement partners in identifying the source of the hoax threats. Due to the ongoing status of the investigation, we are unable to provide more details. However, it is important to note that law enforcement will use all available resources to investigate a school threat until we determine whether it is real or not. Investigating hoax threats drains law enforcement resources and diverts us from responding to an actual crisis. Hoax threats can shut down schools, cause undue stress and fear to the public, and cost taxpayers money.
We urge the public to remain vigilant, and report any and all suspicious activity and/or individuals to law enforcement immediately.
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