Miscommunication leads to report of active shooter at Muskingum University, sheriff says
- A miscommunication led to a response by law enforcement to Muskingum University for a reported active shooter situation, according to the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office.
- No shooting occurred, and there were no injuries; the shelter-in-place order was lifted around 8:45 p.m.
- The Sheriff's Office confirmed the report was due to confusion surrounding two separate incidents and will investigate further without expecting charges.
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False Alarm at Muskingum University: Campus Responds with Caution and Care - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting
NEW CONCORD, OH – A scary situation unfolded at Muskingum University on February 24th, but authorities have confirmed it was a false alarm. Around 6:35 PM, law enforcement responded to a report of a potential active shooter on campus. As a precaution, the university’s emergency notification system was activated immediately to alert students and staff, and a shelter-in-place order was issued while officers investigated. After investigation, offic…
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