WSU police say ‘false’ active shooter report called in
Hoax active shooter calls spark fear among students
At least a dozen college campus' around the U.S. received hoax active shooter calls in the past week, from the University of Arkansas to University of Colorado Boulder.
PULLMAN, Wash. - Police at Washington State University say they were called to a "false report" of an active shooter on the WSU Pullman campus on Thursday, just before 9 a.m.
Authorities say a caller falsely reported seeing a male carrying an AR-15-style rifle on campus, stated they heard gunshots and barricaded themselves in the library. WSU Police and Pullman Police immediately responded.
They searched the area and then confirmed there was no active shooter or threat to campus.
First responders issued an emergency alert and clarified the threat was a false report.
The identity of the caller has not been revealed, but police are actively investigating the situation.
The Source: Information in this story came from WSU police.
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