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Police respond to fake active shooter report at TCAT McMinnville

Photo: TCAT McMinnville Facebook

On Wednesday, August 19th,, the McMinnville Police Department responded to a report of an active shooter at Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) campus. 

Below is a release from the McMinnville Police Department:

“Officers immediately responded to the campus and, after checking the facility, determined the report to be false. At no time was anyone at TCAT in danger.

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“The McMinnville Police Department and Homeland Security are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the call and working to determine how and where it originated.

“We appreciate the assistance of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and Motlow State Community College Police Department, as well as the cooperation of TCAT staff and students during the response.

“Additional information will be released as appropriate as the investigation continues.”

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