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Naval Academy Lockdown: Student Shot by Officer in Mistaken Identity Incident

Naval Academy Lockdown: Student Shot by Officer in Mistaken Identity Incident

Naval Academy Lockdown: Student Shot by Officer in Mistaken Identity Incident A student at the U.S. Naval Academy was shot by a law enforcement officer yesterday during a campus lockdown in Annapolis, Maryland. The incident unfolded after a midshipman, mistaking a responding officer for a threat, reportedly struck the officer with a training parade rifle. The injured student was promptly hospitalized and is currently in stable condition, with expectations for a full recovery. Helicopter footage captured the student being transported…

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Multiple HBCUs Face Lockdowns Amid Renewed Threat Wave, FBI Investigates

Multiple HBCUs Face Lockdowns Amid Renewed Threat Wave, FBI Investigates

Multiple HBCUs Face Lockdowns Amid Renewed Threat Wave, FBI Investigates At least six historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) initiated lockdowns and issued campus alerts today after receiving potential threats. Institutions including Alabama State University, Virginia State University, Hampton University, Southern University, and Clark Atlanta University halted activities as a precautionary measure. Spelman College also implemented shelter-in-place protocols due to its proximity to Clark Atlanta. The FBI confirmed it is aware of “hoax threat calls” targeting several historically Black institutions,…

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FBI Warns Universities as Swatting Hoaxes Surge Nationwide

FBI Warns Universities as Swatting Hoaxes Surge Nationwide

FBI Warns Universities as Swatting Hoaxes Surge Nationwide The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a nationwide alert, urging students and faculty to remain vigilant amidst a dramatic increase in ‘swatting’ hoaxes targeting universities across the United States. This surge in false active shooter reports has triggered chaotic armed police responses and widespread panic on campuses as the new academic semester commences. Since last week, nearly a dozen universities have been impacted by these dangerous pranks, leading to lockdowns,…

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Authorities Vow Action After ‘Cruel Hoax’ Active Shooter Report Shakes Villanova Campus

Authorities Vow Action After ‘Cruel Hoax’ Active Shooter Report Shakes Villanova Campus

Authorities Vow Action After ‘Cruel Hoax’ Active Shooter Report Shakes Villanova Campus Villanova, PA – A terrifying active shooter report that locked down Villanova University’s campus yesterday, August 21, has been confirmed as a “cruel hoax” by university officials. The incident, which prompted a massive law enforcement response and caused widespread panic, fortunately resulted in no injuries or evidence of firearms. Villanova President Rev. Peter Donohue stated that while the community is relieved, the events have deeply shaken everyone. The…

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