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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 ...

No evidence of shooter at University of South Carolina campus library despite alert, spokesperson says

There is no evidence of a shooter at the University of South Carolina’s campus library, a school spokesperson said Sunday, ...

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 ...

USC officials spoke with student carrying umbrella amid active shooter scare

Videos of the USC student carrying an umbrella, which some mistook for a gun, were shared online, including by a candidate ...
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USC releases update on Sunday’s swatting hoax

After Sunday's active shooter alert university officials have released information on the incident, say officials.

Officials: USC was target of ‘swatting hoax’

The University of South Carolina says there was no evidence of a shooting after a call caused a shelter-in-place order Sunday ...