HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Alarming claims of shootings at C.E. King Middle and High schools on Monday are false, according to authorities.
According to the office of Harris County Precinct 3 Constable Sherman Eagleton, prank calls were made to 911 from personal cell phones regarding a shooter at the campuses.
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Authorities noted they were made aware of the claims after receiving multiple calls from concerned parents.
Deputies were called to the neighboring campuses to secure the schools as a precaution.
An investigation into the claims is underway.
"We take any and all threats made against our kids serious," the constable's office stated in a Facebook post. "We fully understand the concern for the safety of your (children), we assure you, we will continue to vigilantly protect them."
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Some campuses across the Houston area have had to deal with reported threats as the school year began.
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