BEAUMONT — Beaumont Police Department responded to a call around 10:18  

Thursday morning stating a person with an AR style rifle was entering 

Scribbled Underline
Off-White Arrow
Scribbled Underline
Green Star
Off-White Arrow
Off-White Arrow

the IT department at Lamar Institute of Technology. 

Scribbled Underline
Off-White Arrow
Scribbled Underline
Green Star
Off-White Arrow
Off-White Arrow

Beaumont Police arrived and assisted Lamar PD with clearing the buildings. No weapons or threat were found at the scene. 

Scribbled Underline
Off-White Arrow
Scribbled Underline
Green Star
Off-White Arrow
Off-White Arrow

Additionally, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received a similar call stating there is an active shooter at the Montagne Center. 

Scribbled Underline
Off-White Arrow
Scribbled Underline
Green Star
Off-White Arrow
Off-White Arrow

Officers are sweeping the area. Sergeant Swope confirms that both calls were a hoax.

Scribbled Underline
Off-White Arrow
Scribbled Underline
Green Star
Off-White Arrow
Off-White Arrow