ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A number of schools in the Capital Region are reacting to unfounded swatting reports. Most reports are about an active shooter. Police are keeping the public updated and informed while they investigate.
Albany police department explains they’ve received reports of an active shooter at Albany High School. Police advise the reports are completely unfounded and all students and staff are safe.
East Greenbush schools are currently in lockdown as a precaution because of threats made against multiple schools in the area. Troy high school and middle school have also received an anonymous caller reporting an active shooting incident. Troy police report there have been no confirmed shots fired at this time and all students and staff are safe. There have been several swatting calls made across the Capital Region and the state. Police are investigating.
