India, July 6 -- Unconfirmed witness reports of a shooting and a possible active shooter situation at a Walmart in Bolivar, Missouri, sparked panic. Several witnesses took to social media to share photos and videos of a large police response.

However, authorities later confirmed that there was no shooting or active shooter situation.

In a Facebook post, the City of Bolivar said authorities responded to the store after a "threatening phone call" was made, which was eventually deemed to be a "swatting call."

"The Bolivar Police Department, Bolivar City Fire Department, and other first responders responded to Walmart in the 2400 block of South Springfield Avenue at around 6:53 p.m. Sunday, July 5, for reports of a threatening phone call m...