Crime & Safety
Sheriff's Office Investigating Possible Prank 911 Call Involving County Line Elementary in Winder
An unknown caller reported someone was shooting a firearm on school grounds, a call deputies believe was a possible prank.
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office responded to County Line Elementary about 4:30 p.m. this afternoon after an individual called 911 to report someone was shooting a firearm on school grounds — a call deputies believe may have been a prank.
The sheriff's office posted the following information on its Facebook page:
A unknown caller called 911 and stated a person was at the school shooting a firearm on school grounds. Several deputies and emergency personnel arrived and found the call to be a possible prank. School officials have been notified and the incident will be fully investigated. Anyone with further information is urged to call the Sheriff's Office at 770-307-3080 or 770-307-3122
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