Prank Shooting Report Triggers Law Enforcement Response, One Arrested in Greenville
In Greenville, South Carolina, a prank call reporting a shooting led to a response from deputies and resulted in one person being taken into custody after no victims were found at the Super Lodge on Mauldin Road.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 10, 2026 — Authorities in Greenville, South Carolina, responded to a report of a shooting that was later determined to be a prank. The incident occurred at the Super Lodge located on Mauldin Road.
Deputies were dispatched to the scene following the initial report of a shooting. Upon arrival and subsequent investigation, no victims or evidence of a shooting were found at the establishment.
As a result of the false report and the law enforcement response it necessitated, one individual was taken into custody. Further details regarding the identity of the arrested individual or the specific charges they face were not immediately available.
The investigation into the prank call and its origins is ongoing. The use of law enforcement resources for false alarms can lead to significant consequences for those responsible.
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