Possible Swatting 911 Call In Lansdale, Schools Safe: Police

LANSDALE, PA — A 911 call made about a person carrying a weapon near York Avenue Tuesday morning in Lansdale turned out to be "unsubstantiated" and could have been an attempt to swatting, police said. Swatting involves fake 911 calls made in an attempt to draw significant law activity, often with the goal of wasting resources.

The incident occurred at about 8:36 a.m.

Officers scoured the area and North Penn School District security helped to escort students safely to nearby schools "out of an abundance of caution." But nothing was found.

"At this time, the 911 call has not been substantiated and is being investigated as a potential swatting incident — a false report intended to draw a large police response," police said in a statement. "There is no active threat to any school or the community."

If you have any information related to the incident, call the Lansdale Police Department at 215-368-1801.