A frightening early-morning report of an active shooter sent police racing to Dallas International School's Churchill Way campus today, only for officers to later declare the scene clear with no injuries and no evidence of gunfire.
Police response and timeline
The Dallas Police Department told FOX 4 it received a call around 8 a.m. about a person with a gun on foot at the Churchill Way campus. Officers moved in, searched the area and confirmed there were no signs of shots fired and no one hurt.
According to FOX 4, officers stayed on campus while investigators worked to figure out what triggered the alarming report.
Campus and programs
Dallas International School serves students from preschool through high school and operates a lower campus on Churchill Way and an upper campus on Waterview Parkway, according to Dallas International School's website. The school describes itself as a bilingual French and English institution that offers International Baccalaureate programs.
Previous safety scares
The campus has seen this kind of tension before. The school was evacuated in April 2025 after a bomb threat that police later determined was unfounded, as reported by The Dallas Morning News. That incident highlighted how quickly school officials and law enforcement now respond to any hint of danger.
Officials' statements and next steps
Police have not shared additional information about the initial caller, and the school had not posted an official update as of early Wednesday afternoon, FOX 4 reported. Dallas police investigators remained on site while officers continued gathering details.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities said more information will be released as it becomes available. This story will be updated if officials issue new statements.
