The Kyle Police Department is still investigating a series of threats made against Kyle City Hall just before the start of the city council meeting on Tuesday.
According to police, the department received a call just before 7:00 p.m. claiming a bomb had been placed beneath a nearby vehicle. The caller also stated they were armed and intended to shoot officers as they arrived.
Officers already on site for the meeting immediately began evacuating and securing the building while conducting a search of the premises. No credible threats or suspicious items were found.
Investigators believe the incident to be a case of “swatting.” This is the act of making a false emergency report with the intent of prompting a heavy police or SWAT response.
As a result of the incident, the city council meeting was canceled and rescheduled for the following day.
“We treat every threat with the utmost seriousness and respond with urgency to protect our community,” said Kyle Police Chief Dr. Jeff Barnett. “In this case, our officers were already present and acted quickly to secure the area, ensuring the safety of everyone involved.”
No other information has been given about potential suspects.
