The incident happened October 28, 2026, at approximately 11:10 a.m.<\/p>\n
According to the West Fargo Police Department, officers quickly responded to investigate the reported threat.<\/p>\n
Police later determined the call was a swatting hoax and confirmed there was no credible danger at the school.<\/p>\n
Police Respond to Threat at Sheyenne High School<\/h2>\n
The reported threat targeted Sheyenne High School, located at 800 40th Avenue East in West Fargo.<\/p>\n
A school resource officer assigned to the building responded alongside additional patrol officers.<\/p>\n
Officers began checking the campus and investigating the circumstances surrounding the call.<\/p>\n
School administrators placed the building in lockdown as a safety precaution.<\/p>\n
The lockdown remained in effect while police worked to determine whether the threat was real.<\/p>\n
Threat Determined to Be a Hoax<\/h2>\n
Following their investigation, a police supervisor at the scene determined the reported threat was not credible.<\/p>\n
Police confirmed there was no ongoing danger to Sheyenne High School.<\/p>\n
The incident was identified as a swatting call.<\/p>\n
Swatting involves making a false emergency report intended to trigger a police response to a particular location.<\/p>\n
These calls can disrupt schools, businesses, and neighborhoods, even when no actual threat exists.<\/p>\n
In this case, the false report caused a temporary lockdown at Sheyenne High School.<\/p>\n
Lockdown Lifted After Approximately 47 Minutes<\/h2>\n
School officials lifted the lockdown at approximately 11:57 a.m.<\/p>\n
That was about 47 minutes after the initial call was reported.<\/p>\n
Students and staff were then able to return to normal school activities.<\/p>\n
Police said the building was safe, and regular school operations resumed.<\/p>\n
The department did not identify any continuing threat to the campus.<\/p>\n
West Fargo Police Continue Investigation<\/h2>\n
Although the threat was determined to be a hoax, the investigation remains active.<\/p>\n
Police said they will continue examining the incident and treating similar threats seriously.<\/p>\n
The available reports did not identify who made the false call.<\/p>\n
No arrest information or criminal charges were announced in the initial reports.<\/p>\n
The West Fargo Police Department works closely with West Fargo Public Schools through its school resource officer program.<\/p>\n
School resource officers help respond to safety concerns and assist students and staff throughout the district.<\/p>\n
Where Families Can Find Official Updates<\/h2>\n
Families can find school announcements and contact information through the Sheyenne High School website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Public safety information is also available through the West Fargo Police Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional reporting about the incident is available from Valley News Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n Police emphasized that school safety remains a priority and that reported threats will be investigated.<\/p>\n As of the initial police update, the lockdown had ended, and classes had resumed.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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