False active shooter reports cause chaos at Pitt and OU campuses.
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Police have cleared the Hillman Library on the University of Pittsburgh campus after receiving hoax calls of a possible active shooter. No evidence of an active shooter or victims were found. The building has been safely cleared and students can return to retrieve their personal items. The source of the hoax calls is under investigation by Pitt Police. This incident follows similar hoax calls less than two weeks ago in the same area.
- Police clear Pitt's Hillman Library after reports of possible active shooter CBS Pittsburgh
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- Fake shooting call at University of Oklahoma came from outside U.S., officials say WFAA
- Police say no evidence of active shooter on University of Pittsburgh campus WTAE Pittsburgh
- Questions remain after active shooter alert at OU campus on Friday KOCO 5 News
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