A false report of an active shooter prompted a response from law enforcement. Resources were diverted to investigate the claim, which was later found to be untrue. This type of incident can create panic and pull officers away from real emergencies.

The Tennessee Department of Homeland Security is working with police to determine the origin of the phone call. They are investigating to find out where the call came from.

Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the specific location where the false report was made, a college in McMinnville, Tennessee.