Swatting Call Evacuates Markham High School

0:00A high school in Markamontario got hit with a scary swatting call this morning, forcing a full evacuation. York Regional Police got the alert at 7.44 a.m. to Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School near Burr Oak Avenue and Kennedy Road. The threat came from a phone call out of the U.S., but cops quickly ruled it fake with no real danger. Officers rushed in, cleared the whole building, and did a second suite to be sure. The school board locked it down tight while setting up an evacuation plan. Students and staff got moved to nearby Beckett Farm Public School because of the weather. No one was hurt, and folks handled it calm under the circumstances. By 11 a.m., police confirmed the area was safe and started lifting restrictions. They called it a classic swatting prank aimed at causing chaos. Cops are keeping a watchful eye on the school, while they tracked down whoever made the call from across the border. Stay informed with Vancouver News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.