LAKE WALES, Fla. — A reported school shooting at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary School in Lake Wales on Wednesday afternoon was determined to be a hoax after a child reportedly dialed 911 claiming there was a shooter inside the school.
According to information gathered by Daily Ridge, the call originated from a fourth-grade student. Law enforcement and emergency responders immediately treated the situation seriously and responded to the school to investigate the report.
Lake Wales Police Department officers conducted due diligence to ensure there was no active threat on campus. Authorities ultimately determined there was no shooter and no danger to students or staff…