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Fake 911 Call Sparks Wahpeton Lockdown
A hoax 911 call about a shooting triggered a lockdown in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
In brief
A hoax 911 call about a shooting triggered a lockdown in Wahpeton, North Dakota. A fake 911 call claiming a shooting led to a shelter-in-place order and police response in Wahpeton. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Hoax 911 Call
A hoax 911 call claiming a shooting occurred triggered a shelter-in-place order and large law enforcement response in wahpeton monday evening.
“better know how to shoot”
Call Details
Richland County Dispatch received the call around 5:46 p.m. monday from a man who said he had shot his girlfriend inside a home on 4th avenue north.
Caller Warning
The caller warned officers 'better know how to shoot' before hanging up, according to police.
“better know how to shoot”
Shelter-in-Place
A shelter-in-place order was issued for a six-block radius around the scene, police said.
Residence Check
A juvenile girl came out of the home unharmed and told officers she was the only person inside.
Clearance
The Southern Valley Special Response Team cleared the residence and confirmed no one else was there.
In short
A fake 911 call claiming a shooting led to a shelter-in-place order and police response in Wahpeton.
