Your reality is not the universal reality, as clowns with weapons have been sighted in other areas of your state. On police recommendation students have been kept inside schools for recess and gym class this week, and cops are asking for a state wide ban on clown costumes for Halloween. Are they doing this because of mere rumors?
As for getting fired, employers take claims of bias very seriously and accusations of bias may be placed in your file even if they are unproven and even if they are disputed by the supposed victim. It’s crazy.