SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old Gunter man was arrested after allegedly making a false 911 report claiming he had planted bombs and intended to carry out a shooting at a business in Sherman, according to the Sherman Police Department.
Sherman police said dispatchers received a 911 call at 8:13 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, reporting a bomb threat in the 3300 block of Town Center Street. According to police, the caller claimed bombs had been placed around the building and said he was going inside to shoot and kill people.
Sherman Police Responded Immediately
Officers responded immediately and began clearing and securing the area. Police said officers found no evidence to support the threat.
During the investigation, detectives identified 18-year-old Justin Grayard as the suspected caller. According to Sherman police, officers located Grayard at a residence in Gunter, where he was detained and interviewed.
Police said Grayard admitted to making the 911 call during the interview.
Grayard was arrested on a charge of terroristic threat and booked into the Grayson County Jail, according to police. The charge is an allegation, and Grayard is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Sherman police thanked the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance and said the collaborative response helped bring the investigation to a swift resolution.