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A ‘swatting’ hoax prompted active shooter alert at USC

An active shooter scare at South Carolina’s flagship university over the weekend was a swatting hoax, University of South ...
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USC confirms swatting hoax led to active shooter alert, students describe “scary” experience

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

University of South Carolina issues all clear after unconfirmed reports of active shooter

University of South Carolina students were told to shelter in place Sunday after an unconfirmed report of an active shooter ...

Active shooter reported at the University of South Carolina’s Thomas Cooper library in Columbia

An active shooter is reported at the University of South Carolina’s Thomas Cooper library in Columbia. Avoid the area, the ...
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Reactions from USC students, Deputy Chief of Police after “all clear” given on Sunday’s active shooter alert

ABC Columbia spoke with multiple students as well as USC’s Deputy Chief of Police Scott Prill after USC issued an “all clear” ...

USC police received 2 active shooter calls. It was a hoax, officials say

A public safety alert warning of an active shooter panicked the University of South Carolina Sunday. Police found no evidence ...
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Police believe shooter waited for victim to return to parked car before killing him in Columbia

Howard County police believe a shooter waited for their victim to return to their parked car in Columbia before killing the ...
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Cole County deputies participate in active-shooter training at Lincoln University

Cole County deputies on Wednesday took part in an active-shooter training session at Lincoln University, giving deputies a realistic scenario to prepare for the worst. Inside an empty Perry Hall, ...