FORT MYERS, Fla. – A SWAT team responded to Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers on Tuesday afternoon after a fake phone call.
According to the Fort Myers Police Department (FMPD), the entire school was cleared, and all is good at this time.
The school sent out a text message to parents stating:
“FMPD received a prank phone call regarding an incident at Bishop Verot. They responded accordingly, while we immediately implemented all emergency lockdown procedures, ensuring everyone’s safety. After a full sweep of campus by FMPD, we are now all clear.”
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