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flag False "swatting" calls about shooters caused panic and trauma on over two dozen U.S. college campuses.

flag Hoax shooter calls have triggered panic on college campuses nationwide, with more than two dozen universities affected. flag False emergency calls, often featuring taped gunshots and fake identities, claim active shooters are present, prompting lockdowns, evacuations, and rapid police responses. flag At Northern Arizona University and Villanova, students barricaded themselves, fled in fear, and reported lasting trauma. flag These "swatting" incidents, enabled by technology that hides caller identities, exploit existing fears around school violence and strain emergency resources. flag Despite no real threats, the psychological impact on students and staff is significant and long-lasting.

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