A caller, possibly trying to cause panic, made a hoax threat of a school shooting at Dundee-Crown High School using fake gunfire sound effects, resulting in a lengthy lockdown at the school, according to village officials. This incident occurred at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday in Carpentersville. School district officials immediately contacted law enforcement and placed the school on lockdown after receiving the threatening call. The Carpentersville Police Department also received a call, this one including sound effects mimicking gunshots. As chaos ensued, students were ushered into classrooms, fearing an active shooter was present. Junior Michael Soto described the scene as terrifying, with everyone running frantically in the hallways. Superintendent Susan Harkin stated that the lockdown was a precautionary measure, ensuring the safety of all students and staff.
With word of the lockdown spreading, anxious students and parents gathered outside the school, still unsure of the situation. Parent Josefa Gomez recounted her daughter’s panic upon hearing rumors of a shooting, while acknowledging that nothing had been confirmed. The lockdown was finally lifted after SWAT officers conducted a thorough search of the building, releasing students one by one. A statement from the district confirmed the safety of everyone on the premise and announced that the school would continue in a shelter-in-place mode for the rest of the day, with students remaining in designated areas and support services being provided if necessary.
Further investigation revealed that the threat was unfounded, with no evidence of a shooter, injuries, or firearms. Carpentersville village manager, John O’Sullivan, labeled it a false alarm caused by a prank call, expressing concern over the economic damage resulting from such incidents. O’Sullivan also mentioned that this threat wasn’t an isolated one, as another nearby school had recently received a fake bomb threat. The use of an app to disguise the caller’s identity made it difficult to trace and apprehend the culprit. Despite the call being a hoax, witnesses confirmed the collective fear experienced during the incident.
O’Sullivan emphasized the importance of taking every threat seriously, regardless of previous false alarms, as the safety of students and staff is paramount. If a similar call were to occur in the future, the same precautions would be taken. With no leads on the caller’s identity, the authorities face challenges in preventing similar incidents in the future.
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