06/10/2026
PRESS RELEASE
Earlier this morning, the Cherokee Indian Police Department received a call where an unknown person expressed intentions of committing mass violence with the use fi****ms and explosives. The Cherokee Indian Police Department, along with numerous, local, state, and federal agencies responded.
At this time, evidence indicates that there is no imminent threat. However, the situation is being closely monitored, and the Cherokee Indian Police Department remains vigilant.
The Cherokee Indian Police Department would like to thank all the agencies that assisted; Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department, ATF, DEA, Park Service, SBI, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department, and the Waynesville Police Department.
