# Fake 911 Call Sparks Wahpeton Lockdown

> A hoax 911 call about a shooting triggered a lockdown in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
- Title: Fake 911 Call Sparks Wahpeton Lockdown · Valleynewslive
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/22/fake-911-call-about-shooting-sparks-lockdown-wahpeton-neighborhood
- Published: 2026-09-22T01:46:56.324+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wahpeton, 911 call, shelter-in-place, police response, swatting call, north dakota, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A fake 911 call claiming a shooting led to a shelter-in-place order and police response in Wahpeton.