On April 12 at roughly 10:07 p.m., emergency vehicles were dispatched to Baker’s Collins Sports Center on campus for a potential stabbing involving four victims. 

As law enforcement quickly proceeded to the scene, they quickly deemed there was no evidence of a stabbing nor any victims located. The call was then cleared by dispatch. 

Based on the incident, it has been evident that this was a case of “swatting.” According to The FBI, this term is defined as, “calling 9-1-1 and faking an emergency that draws a response from law enforcement, usually the SWAT team.”

A local Facebook group, called “Lawrence & Douglas County Fire, Medical Scanner & Community Engagement,” posted at the time of dispatch. Associated with the post, there were comments left stating that dispatch had dispatched two potential helicopters to deploy to the scene. Upon PD not locating any patients when they arrived, dispatch was advised to not launch the helicopters.

Sources have implied that the swatting call may have been connected to a Baker student, Jackson Ford, who is known for his famous TikTok account. He has repeatedly live streamed on TikTok as he plays basketball, in Collin’s gym. It is believed that a potential viewer from his live stream could have made the swatting call on Jackson. 

Although no injuries were reported and there is no active threat to the campus’ safety, these situations are deemed as primarily dangerous to both the emergency vehicles involved and the public because of the large response from law enforcement who respond to these ‘emergencies.’

Both the University and local law enforcement agencies have not released any official information regarding this situation. 

This is a developing story.

Last edit April 13 at 5:00pm