DALLAS — The Dallas Independent School District evacuated one of its campuses Friday after two reported bomb threats, officials told WFAA.
South Oak Cliff High School students were evacuated from campus after the threats were received. District officials said the students were taken to the football field and track area and said all of the students were safe and provided water until police cleared the scene.
The Dallas Police Department and Dallas ISD Police Department both had canines sweeping the school for any devices -- none were found, officials said. The building was cleared a short time later.
Dallas School Board Trustee Maxie Johnson told WFAA some frightened parents rushed to campus to check on their children.
Police are investigating who made the threat calls Friday, by trying to trace the telephone numbers. They hope it will lead to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect.
This threat comes a day after several Texas college and universities received "hoax" 911 calls, claiming mass shootings were taking place. More than 100 law enforcement officers responded to the scene at Collin College in Plano Thursday.
The FBI sent out a statement to WFAA's sister station in Tyler, Texas, regarding the "swatting calls," which occurred nationwide:
"The FBI is aware of hoax threats or swatting incidents that have occurred nationwide and throughout the state of Texas, including today in the Tyler area. The FBI takes swatting very seriously because it puts innocent people at risk. While we have no information to indicate a specific and credible threat, we continue to work with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to gather, share, and act upon threat information as it comes to our attention. We urge the public to remain vigilant, and report any and all suspicious activity and/or individuals to law enforcement immediately."