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California Colleges Hit by Disturbing 'Swatting' Hoaxes

3/14/2025

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Claremont McKenna College was thrown into chaos on Thursday as a false active shooter report triggered a lockdown, echoing a similar incident at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital just a day earlier. These "swatting" calls not only incite fear but also strain police resources, underscoring the serious consequences of such dangerous hoaxes in California.

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Claremont McKenna College was thrown into chaos on Thursday as a false active shooter report triggered a lockdown, echoing a similar incident at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital just a day earlier. These "swatting" calls not only incite fear but also strain police resources, underscoring the serious consequences of such dangerous hoaxes in California.