Collierville police chief promises prosecution for hoax call

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — The Chief of Collierville Police is setting the record straight after officers responded to reports of a double shooting that turned out to be a “swatting” call Monday night.

WREG received several calls and emails from viewers about a heavy police presence in Collierville. But after further investigation, it was determined the call was a hoax, and investigators are getting to the bottom of it.

The call came in around 7 p.m., Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane said. Several Collierville Police officers could be seen in the Blair Place area…

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