A law making swatting calls a fourth-degree felony in Ohio went into effect on April 3.
It was not immediately known if the threats were legitimate, though precautions were quickly taken to ensure no one got hurt.
The threatening email was aimed at Targets in Jackson Township, Boardman, Stow, Niles and Monaca, Penn. The threats came amid Target, a national corporation, pulling some of its LGBTQ+ merchandise due to intense backlash from customers who tipped over displays, The AP said Target moved its Pride merchandise to the back of some Southern stores following the backlash.
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