Authorities are investigating after a shots fired call at West Virginia University was determined to be a hoax, officials confirmed to Pittsburgh's Action News 4. West Virginia University Police ...

It was the latest in a string of false reports about gunfire or armed people directed at several universities in recent days across the country.

A terrifying text message sent students running for cover, barricading themselves in bathrooms and knocking over chairs in ...

False reports of active shooters were made at universities across the country in the days leading up to the report at the University of Arkansas.

An active shooter was reported at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus Monday, according to a university alert system, but local police said there is no evidence that a shooting occurred.

Columnist Issac J. Bailey criticizes U.S. Rep Nancy Mace for irresponsible tweeting during an active shooter hoax at USC Sunday night.

Often referred to as “swatting calls,” the false reports are intended to activate a large law enforcement response.

The University of South Carolina has given the all clear and students no longer need to shelter in place. “There is no ...

An active shooter was reported at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus Monday, according to a university alert ...

"You're really powerless. It definitely felt powerless to be sitting there, barricaded and you have no idea where your ...