STURTEVANT, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A call claiming there were explosives near Highway 11 and 99th Street in the Village of Sturtevant on Friday, March 27, was determined to be a swatting incident. 

According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, the call came in just after 11:15 a.m. The caller stated there were firearms involved, three people were dead, and hostages were being held. The dispatcher, according to officials, also reported hearing screaming in the background during the call. 

The sheriff's office responded to the scene along with multiple other agencies. 

An extensive search of the area uncovered nothing; no victims were located and there were no signs of criminal activity. 

The report was later determined to be a false reporter, commonly known as a "swatting" incident.