Rising School Shooting Hoaxes and Swatting Threats Endanger U.S. Campuses

A recent surge in school shooting hoaxes across U.S. universities, linked to a group called 'Purgatory,' has led to multiple false alarms causing campus lockdowns and panic. Experts emphasize the seriousness of swatting crimes, which involve false emergency reports to law enforcement, and highlight the substantial penalties for those involved, including potential prison time. Authorities, including the FBI, are actively investigating these incidents and stressing the importance of prosecuting offenders to prevent harm and misuse of resources.