Southern Idaho High School in Twin Falls Placed on Lockdown

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Canyon Ridge High School in Twin Falls, Idaho, went into lockdown on Wednesday morning around 11:30.

A message from the school was sent out to parents just before noon saying the lockdown was due to an apparent swatting report. Emergency responders arrived on the scene to verify the threats and ensure the safety of students and faculty.

The call reportedly came in at 11:40 on a non-emergency line. A male with a thick accent claimed he was in a bathroom at the school with a gun.

Law enforcement has checked all buildings and verified that the school is safe. They will continue to investigate the swatting report.

The lockdown has been lifted and students have been dismissed for lunch and will finish out the school day as a normal day. Find out more about swatting, and what it is, below along with the full transcripts of messages sent from the TFSD.

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Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM - CRHS is on lockdown due to a call to dispatch that appears to be a swatting report. emergency responders are on campus. We will provide additional information as soon as it becomes available.

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM - CRHS has been checked by law enforcement, and all areas of the building are safe. Law enforcement continues to verify that this report was, in fact, a false report. We will continue to keep you informed as the CRHS campus returns to normal. The lockdown will be lifted momentarily.

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM - CRHS students have been released for lunch. Classes will continue as normal this afternoon. Thank you to the TFPD for their quick response in ensuring the safety of our campuses.

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM - 📢 Press Release: Incident Report at Canyon Ridge High School.

Earlier today, at approximately 1140 hours, a phone call was received by the Twin Falls City Communication Center on a non-emergency line. The male caller claimed to be in a bathroom on campus and that he had a gun. The caller spoke with a thick accent and was unable to provide dispatch with coherent information.

In response to this call, dispatch contacted Canyon Ridge High School and requested a lockdown as a precautionary measure. Officers responded promptly to the school and coordinated with the school administration to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

After a thorough search, it was confirmed that there was no threat present on campus. We want to extend our gratitude to the staff and students at Canyon Ridge High School for their quick and composed response to the situation.

We remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community and will continue to work closely with local schools to maintain a safe environment for all.

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If we receive any more information about the incident, we will update this story.

What Is Swatting

The term 'swatting' refers to a prank call to emergency services to get as many law enforcement and first responders to a specific location at one time.

Swatting can be dangerous for a variety of reasons and comes with legal penalties. A teen in California was caught in February of this year after making more than 375 prank calls threatening violence to emergency numbers and individuals.