Swatting calls about shootings target Lincoln schools

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Several false reports of shootings were made at Lincoln schools on Friday, according to an email from one principal.

A veterans hotline has been receiving reports of shootings, Principal Casey Fries said in an email to Lincoln East High School families.

Fries emphasized that there have been no shootings.

“This appears to be a part of the recent hoaxes over the last several weeks where fake crisis calls come into emergency centers,” he wrote.

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Lincoln East said it takes any report or threat of violence seriously.

If students or parents have a safety concern, they are urged to tell a staff member, use the green Safe to Say button on the Lincoln Public Schools website, call Safe2Help Nebraska at 833-980-7233 or call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000.