(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston, today (Wednesday), announced an investigation into a reported shooting last weekend turned out to be a “swatting” call. According to a press release, at around 11:43-p.m. on August 16th, it was reported to the Creston Police Department by Jackson Elkhorn, that he had shot his mother in the face with a revolver several times, after they had been in a fight, and [he] was planning on shooting law enforcement when they arrived, because he “had nothing else to live for.”

Creston Police officers, Union County and Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted in blocking-off the area of 500 West Prairie. One of the officers on the scene knew the resident that lived at the address given, and several attempts were made to contact them by phone, but were unsuccessful.

Authorities say as officers approached the residence, a man stepped-out the front door and was given commands by officers, which he followed. The situation was explained to him and the other resident of the home, and according to police, it was confirmed that everyone in the residence was okay, not no one had called 911.

The incident is currently under investigation.