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Frankfort, IL – A swatting incident at the Home Depot on LaGrange Road Sunday morning caused alarm in the community when a false report of an active shooter was called in.
According to the Frankfort Police Department, officers responded quickly to the report and found no threats upon arrival. After a thorough search, they determined the call was a swatting incident—an intentional false alarm aimed at provoking a heavy police response.
Once the scene was deemed safe, normal operations resumed. Authorities are investigating the source of the false report and urge the public to remain vigilant. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Frankfort Police Department.
