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A fake shooting and bomb threat at a North Carolina church caused a lockdown, evacuation, and major response—later deemed a swatting hoax with no injuries.
A shooting and bomb threat at Highlands Episcopal Church in Highlands, North Carolina, triggered a lockdown on December 11, 2025, prompting police, SWAT, and bomb squads to respond.
Authorities evacuated about 88 people, including children and staff from a daycare and nearby school, after two 911 calls described a gunman and explosive device.
Downtown areas were closed, businesses shuttered, and residents advised to stay away.
Though the threat was later confirmed as a swatting hoax, law enforcement remained on scene into the evening, with no injuries reported.
Officials urged the public to follow updates through official channels.
Un tiroteo falso y una amenaza de bomba en una iglesia de Carolina del Norte causó un bloqueo, evacuación, y una gran respuesta que luego se consideró un engaño sin lesiones.