West Fargo: Hoax Call Locks Down Sheyenne High

WEST FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Sheyenne High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after a threatening emergency call turned out to be a hoax.

The incident happened October 28, 2026, at approximately 11:10 a.m.

According to the West Fargo Police Department, officers quickly responded to investigate the reported threat.

Police later determined the call was a swatting hoax and confirmed there was no credible danger at the school.

Police Respond to Threat at Sheyenne High School

The reported threat targeted Sheyenne High School, located at 800 40th Avenue East in West Fargo.

A school resource officer assigned to the building responded alongside additional patrol officers.

Officers began checking the campus and investigating the circumstances surrounding the call.

School administrators placed the building in lockdown as a safety precaution.

The lockdown remained in effect while police worked to determine whether the threat was real.

Threat Determined to Be a Hoax

Following their investigation, a police supervisor at the scene determined the reported threat was not credible.

Police confirmed there was no ongoing danger to Sheyenne High School.

The incident was identified as a swatting call.

Swatting involves making a false emergency report intended to trigger a police response to a particular location.

These calls can disrupt schools, businesses, and neighborhoods, even when no actual threat exists.

In this case, the false report caused a temporary lockdown at Sheyenne High School.

Lockdown Lifted After Approximately 47 Minutes

School officials lifted the lockdown at approximately 11:57 a.m.

That was about 47 minutes after the initial call was reported.

Students and staff were then able to return to normal school activities.

Police said the building was safe, and regular school operations resumed.

The department did not identify any continuing threat to the campus.

West Fargo Police Continue Investigation

Although the threat was determined to be a hoax, the investigation remains active.

Police said they will continue examining the incident and treating similar threats seriously.

The available reports did not identify who made the false call.

No arrest information or criminal charges were announced in the initial reports.

The West Fargo Police Department works closely with West Fargo Public Schools through its school resource officer program.

School resource officers help respond to safety concerns and assist students and staff throughout the district.

Where Families Can Find Official Updates

Families can find school announcements and contact information through the Sheyenne High School website.

Public safety information is also available through the West Fargo Police Department.

Additional reporting about the incident is available from Valley News Live.

Police emphasized that school safety remains a priority and that reported threats will be investigated.

As of the initial police update, the lockdown had ended, and classes had resumed.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

West Fargo: Hoax Call Locks Down Sheyenne High

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