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Lafayette police investigate possible 'swatting' following school threats
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Kayla Galloway , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the report by KTVU FOX 2 News, which may have additional details as they become available. The Lafayette police are handling the investigation.
A lockdown was initiated at a high school in Lafayette on Monday afternoon. This action was taken as police investigated a threat made to the school. The threat was received through an anonymous call.
Details about the incident are limited, but it is being investigated as a possible case of 'swatting'. The Lafayette police are handling the investigation.
For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the report by KTVU FOX 2 News, which may have additional details as they become available.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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