Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a swatting incident at a Kitchener high school. 

On March 9, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m., police responded to reports of an individual inside Grand River Collegiate Institute with a gun.

Officers responded and cleared the school. Through investigation, it was determined that the reported incident had not occurred.

The call is being treated as a swatting incident – a false report made to trigger an emergency police response.

The school was placed in lockdown while officers conducted their investigation, but it has since been lifted. Neighbouring schools were also put into a hold and secure, which has also been lifted. 

This is believed to have been a targeted incident. The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519 570 9777, extension 4496.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.