Coverage dated October 11, 2026

Jackson High School homecoming dance evacuated after swatting call

Headline from WLNS Lansing

Jackson High School's homecoming dance was forced to shut down early on Saturday night after a gun was reported to be at the school. This report was later found to be a swatting hoax.

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MLive
Homecoming dance cut short after swatting hoax prompts evacuation at Jackson High (opens MLive)
Published Oct 11, 2026
MLive's feed description
Police responded to a false gun report Saturday night that originated outside Michigan.
WLNS Lansing
Jackson High School homecoming dance evacuated after swatting call (opens WLNS Lansing)
Published Oct 11, 2026
WLNS Lansing's feed description
Jackson High School's homecoming dance was forced to shut down early on Saturday night after a gun was reported to be at the school. This report was later found to be a swatting hoax.