A report of a deadly shooting and possible hostage situation inside a Sumiton home turned out to be a swatting call.

Shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sumiton police received a disturbing 911 call from a young boy who claimed he was hiding in a closet inside his home in the 100 block of Glen Brook Road.

The boy, according to police radio traffic, said he believed his mother was dead and his sister wounded in the shooting. He said he was hiding in a closet.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, including the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and its SWAT team, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshal’s Service and other first responders – both officers and paramedics – from Jefferson and Walker counties.

Between 60 to 100 officers responded to the scene, and a large perimeter was set up.

After more than an hour, officers breached the house and found that it was empty.

“After further investigation, it was determined this was a swatting call or a prank call,’’ said sheriff’s spokesman Henry Irby.

“While all of the agencies involved are really thankful there were no injuries, this is a serious matter,’’ Irby said.

Sumiton Police Chief TJ Burnett said the investigation is ongoing as they try to track down the source of the 911 call.

“Those who are responsible will be brought to justice,’’ Irby said. “We also have to look at all the resources distributed.”

Irby said they have not yet identified the caller, but Sumiton police are working to do so.