AI-generated call issues bomb threat at Nebraska school - WOWT
Authorities in York County investigated a bomb threat at the Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran School after a caller used AI-generated audio to initiate a swatting incident
- Incident date
- Jul 2026
- Target
- Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran School
On July 3, 2026, the York County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bomb threat at the Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran School in Waco, Nebraska. The incident, which investigators have classified as swatting, prompted an immediate emergency response after a call was received shortly after 1 p.m.
What happened
Following the receipt of the threat, deputies arrived at the school property to conduct a thorough search of the premises. After a detailed inspection, law enforcement confirmed that no explosives were present. A subsequent investigation into the origin and nature of the communication revealed that the unknown male voice heard during the phone call was AI-generated. The York County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information from the public regarding the incident and has requested that anyone with relevant details contact them at 402-362-4927.