All articles tagged with #active shooter
The Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to an active shooter in Flagstaff crashed, killing the pilot and a trooper who was a paramedic on board; officials have not released the victims’ names.
Authorities in Idaho responded to an active shooter report at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office, but the threat has been neutralized and there is no ongoing danger to the community, though investigations continue.
The U.S. Department of Education is reviewing Brown University for potential violations of the Clery Act following a deadly campus shooting, focusing on campus security, emergency notifications, and compliance with federal safety requirements, with a deadline for submission of relevant documents by January 30, 2026.
A civilian Navy employee in New Jersey was charged with falsely reporting an active shooter at a military base to trauma bond with colleagues, leading to a lockdown that was later lifted; she admitted to the hoax, which was motivated by workplace ostracism.
A shooting at the Southport Yacht Basin in Brunswick County resulted in 3 deaths and 8 injuries, with authorities currently questioning a person of interest. The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. on September 27, and the conditions of the injured are unknown.
Law enforcement responded to an active shooter at Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis; the shooter is contained, and there is no active threat to the public. Authorities are investigating, and families are directed to a reunification area. The incident has marred the start of the school year, with ongoing updates expected.
The University of South Carolina issued a shelter-in-place alert after an unconfirmed report of an active shooter near a library, but later confirmed there was no evidence of a threat, following recent false alarms at other universities.
An active shooter was reported at the University of South Carolina's Thomas Cooper Library, but authorities have given an 'all clear' after searching the area; students and staff were advised to shelter in place and stay alert for updates.
An active shooter scare at the University of South Carolina's Thomas Cooper Library prompted shelter-in-place orders, but authorities later confirmed there was no ongoing threat and the all-clear was given, with minor injuries reported during evacuation.
Villanova University was the target of a false active shooter report caused by a swatting incident, prompting a large law enforcement response that was ultimately unnecessary. The false calls, which included gunshot sounds and a wounded person, led to a shelter-in-place order that was later lifted, with investigations ongoing to identify those responsible.
A shooting at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula resulted in one death, with a suspect in custody and a large law enforcement presence on scene.
False reports of active shooter threats at Villanova University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga caused panic and temporary lockdowns, but were later confirmed to be hoaxes with no injuries or threats.
A false active shooter report at Villanova University was a cruel hoax, causing panic and a heavy police response, but no injuries or firearms were found, and authorities are investigating the incident as a swatting attack.
Villanova University reported a false active shooter threat, which caused panic but resulted in no injuries after police confirmed it was a cruel hoax, with authorities working to identify the caller.
Villanova University was evacuated after an anonymous report of an active shooter, but the incident was later revealed to be a cruel hoax with no real threat, and authorities are investigating to find those responsible.