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False-alarm active shooter alert sent to employees at Hudson Yards: ‘My heart is still pumping’

A false alert about an active shooter at Hudson Yards caused a brief but “heart-pumping” panic Wednesday afternoon before it was confirmed to be a mistake. The NYPD confirmed that the alert ultimately ...
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Active shooter report at Pa. university turns out to be fake

Note: This is a breaking news story and has been updated with new details. An active shooter incident at Villanova University Thursday was labeled a “cruel hoax” in which no one was injured, the ...
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University of South Carolina gives alert for active shooter on Columbia campus

An active shooter has been reported on the Columbia campus at South Carolina on Sunday evening. An alert was posted to the Law Enforcement and Safety page on the school’s website. The alert noted the ...
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‘Cruel Hoax’ active shooter alert disrupts Villanova’s Opening Mass

People shelter behind a wall on the Villanova University campus in Villanova, Pa., on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, where an active shooter was reported. Credit: AP Photo/Matt Slocum PHILADELPHIA (OSV News ...