The FBI is investigating the incident, which San Marcos' police chief described as 'swatting,' or manipulating emergency services into responding to a fake cris
The lockdown of San Marcos High School on Tuesday was in response to a phone call reporting a shooter which was later determined to be a hoax. The FBI is investigating the call, which came from a 'spoofed' number that has been linked to similar incidents in Hunt County , Texas and Kent County , Michigan , San Marcos Police Chief Stan Standridge said at a Wednesday afternoon news conference.
Hays County man gets 40-year sentence in child sex abuse case Because the calls have been made across state lines, the caller might have committed a federal offense, Standridge said. The person could also face estate felony charges, he said. 'From a law enforcement perspective, it's not a prank,' Standridge said. It's a very serious issue.' Investigators have not yet tracked down the caller, he said, 'but I believe we will make an arrest in this situation.
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