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 ...

The University of Colorado Boulder is the latest university to receive a fake active shooter report, triggering a campus-wide ...

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.

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 ...

Michael Cummings, a professor of law at the University of Arkansas, was giving a presentation to students when the campus’ ...