Manteno, IL – The Manteno Police Department is warning residents about a false social media post circulating Monday that claimed multiple shooting and stabbing victims were reported near downtown Manteno.
According to Manteno police, the viral post had “no truth or accuracy.” Officials said they were unsure how the information originated but stressed that no such incident occurred.
The department issued a statement on Facebook stating, “Please be assured there is no truth or accuracy to that post. We are not sure how that information was generated, but it is completely false.”
Police urged residents to rely on verified department updates and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports online. No related emergency calls or investigations were logged in Manteno on Monday, according to dispatch data.
Community members and local businesses shared the department’s post to help stop the misinformation from spreading further.
Anyone with questions or who sees similar misleading posts is encouraged to contact Manteno Police directly through official communication channels.
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