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Hoax Active Shooter Call Prompts Lockdown at Cumberland County School

The false report, likely a swatting call, led to a lockdown and thorough search at Bonny Eagle High School before authorities confirmed no threat.

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A reported active shooter incident at Bonny Eagle High School late Wednesday morning was quickly determined to be a hoax, according to Superintendent Clay Gleason.

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Hoax 911 call brings large police response to Standish school

A false 911 call about a shooting at Bonny Eagle High School triggered a large police response, but deputies said they found no threat.

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Hoax active shooter call prompts lockdown at Cumberland County school

A reported active shooter incident at Bonny Eagle High School late Wednesday morning was quickly determined to be a hoax, according to Superintendent Clay Gleason.

·Portland, United States
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Bonny Eagle High School locked down amid armed shooter hoax

Students resumed classes after deputies searched the building.

·Portland, United States
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Portland Press Herald broke the news in Portland, United States on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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