Classes at Ransom Everglades High School in Coconut Grove came to an abrupt halt Tuesday when a suspicious phone call of unknown nature prompted a brief lockdown. Miami police swept the campus and surrounding streets, then gave the all clear. No injuries were reported, and students were released once officials wrapped up their check.
Police response and what happened
According to CBS News Miami, officers were dispatched to the area of Main Highway and Royal Road and placed the private school on lockdown while they investigated the call. CBS reports that after a thorough search of the grounds, police found no evidence of a threat and lifted the lockdown.
Where this happened and school protocols
Ransom Everglades' upper campus sits at 3575 Main Highway in Coconut Grove, close to the intersection with Royal Road, per the City of Miami. The school details its emergency procedures in its emergency learning plan, including instructions for students to keep their devices with them and how families will be notified, according to Ransom Everglades.
Past hoax calls in the Grove
Hoax reports of this type have unsettled Coconut Grove before. A swatting call triggered lockdowns at Ransom Everglades and neighboring schools in May 2025, an incident authorities later determined was a false alarm. That episode highlighted how quickly schools and police lock down campuses when any nearby threat is reported.
Investigation underway
Miami police told CBS News Miami that the investigation into Tuesday's call is still active and that anyone who knowingly places a false emergency call could face criminal charges. School officials notified families through their usual channels and urged the community to wait for verified updates from authorities.
