Hoax Threats Spark Lockdowns and Legal Consequences in Schools Across the US
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Several school districts in the Capital Region were on lockdown due to unfounded reports of active shooters, which have been occurring across the country in recent months. Law enforcement officials are investigating the swatting calls, which have been reported in various regions of New York State. School officials are already on edge due to the backdrop of deadly school shootings, including the latest incident in Nashville where six people were killed.
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