A 911 call reported that a shooting has taken place at Kendrick Middle School on Tuesday. However, later, the call turned out to be a hoax as the Clayton County Public Schools authorities confirmed that no shooting has taken place in that area. 

Kendrick Middle School is located in Jonesboro in the state of Georgia, USA. It is a public school that falls in the Northwestern section of Clayton County. The school was established in 1996 on 38 acres of land in a residential area.

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Following the false shooting report via a 911 call, security was increased near the school premises. The local police authorities took quick steps out of caution to post more police officers in that area than what is usually required. 

According to a statement released by the Clayton County Public Schools, the police have reasons to believe that the call was made from within the community itself. They also said in the statement that the person behind the call is being investigated by the local police. The caller did not reveal their identity and hung up after reporting the incident of the school shooting.

“Officers are currently investigating an alleged 911 hang-up call from within the community. Out of an abundance of caution, through collaborative efforts with municipal police departments and CCPS Police Department, there is enhanced security in the area to ensure all students and staff remain safe”, the statement said. 

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The Clayton County Public Schools authorities declined to make any further comment on the incident as it is already being investigated by the police. More details on it will arrive once the investigation is complete and the hoax caller is identified. 

“As this is an active investigation, the district declines further comment,” the statement concluded.