MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating what is being called a "swatting" incident that occurred at Clemens School located at 3600 W. Hope St.
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The suspect reportedly provided false information that a school shooting occurred. Swatting is the action of making a false serious emergency report—such as an active shooter—in an attempt to bring a large armed police presence to a particular address.
A Milwaukee Public Schools spokesperson told TMJ4 there is no threat to Clemens School, and the fake call came into 911.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7272, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app.
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