University of South Florida active shooter hoax sparks false alarm
University of South Florida community relieved after reports of active shooter turn out to be hoax
USF active shooter hoax sparks panic before police confirm no threat
The USF active shooter hoax caused confusion across campus today as reports spread quickly online and through social media. Students, families, and faculty grew alarmed until USF campus police confirmed there was no active shooter and the incident was a false report.
Police confirm no active shooter at USF
USF Police responded immediately to the call and reassured the community that the USF active shooter hoax posed no danger. Officers checked the campus thoroughly before declaring the situation safe.
Hoax mirrors national trend
The USF active shooter hoax comes amid a wave of false reports affecting universities nationwide. Similar swatting calls have targeted campuses across the country, triggering lockdowns and spreading fear despite no real threat.
USF urges community to trust official alerts
Officials encouraged students and staff to depend only on official university alerts rather than unverified social media posts. The USF active shooter hoax was confirmed false, and campus operations continue as normal.
