The Dangerous Trend of Hoax Threats to Schools Spreading Nationwide.
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Schools across the US have been receiving false reports of shooters and bomb threats, leading to lockdowns and evacuations. The hoax calls, known as swatting, have been increasing in frequency and are believed to be coming from outside the country. The false alarms are causing disruptions and putting innocent people at risk, while also hindering the response to real shootings. Swatting has proven to be dangerous and even deadly, with one man killed by police in Wichita, Kansas, in 2017.
- How 'swatting' calls spread as schools face real threats The Associated Press
- Active shooter threat hoax came to Utah schools from outside the US, police say KSL.com
- Hoax calls 'appear to be part of a nationwide pattern' CBS Pittsburgh
- WTAE reporter Marcie Cipriani's daughter describes being inside Oakland Catholic during active shooter hoax WTAE Pittsburgh
- RAW: Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill explains legal repercussions to making hoax threats to schools KUTV 2 News Salt Lake City
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