All buildings in the Louisville City School District have been cleared from lockdown status after police determined that a threatening phone call made to Louisville High School Monday morning was a swatting incident—a false report intended to provoke an emergency response.
Superintendent Michele Shaffer said in a message to families that the 9:28 a.m. call came from an individual claiming to have harmed family members and stating that he was on his way to the high school with a weapon. The call appeared credible, prompting staff to immediately initiate lockdown procedures in accordance with district safety protocols.
Police and district administrators arrived within minutes and began a thorough investigation. Law enforcement later confirmed the threat was unsubstantiated, determining the call was part of a swatting hoax.
“All students, staff, and visitors are safe and accounted for,” Shaffer said. “Although today’s threat was not real, we take every threat with the utmost seriousness and will continue to work with law enforcement to identify and prosecute those responsible.”
Out of caution, all schools in the district remained under lockdown during the investigation. The district said police will maintain a presence throughout the day to provide reassurance to students and families.
Shaffer thanked school staff, students, and the Louisville Police Department for their quick response, as well as families for their patience and understanding during the incident.
