Domestic dispute discussion lead to false active shooter alarm at Muskingum University
A staff member thought she heard students saying a man with a gun was holding a woman hostage, and called police, sheriff Matt Lutz said.
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Officials investigating a possible shooting at Ohio college say report was a misunderstanding
An Ohio college has ordered students to shelter in place as police respond to a report of a possible shooting on campus.
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False Active Shooter Alarm at Muskingum University Prompts Major Emergency Response in Ohio
Miscommunication led to an unnecessary large-scale emergency response at Muskingum University due to a false active shooter scare.
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Sheriff: Muskingum University shooting scare could have been fueled by social media rumors
NEW CONCORD − There wasn't a definitive answer to the cause of a shooting scare at Muskingum University Monday night, but Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz believed social media misinformation ...
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Miscommunication leads to report of active shooter at Muskingum University, sheriff says
According to Sheriff Matt Lutz, around 6:35 p.m., a university staff member overheard students talking about a dispute between a male and female that allegedly happened earlier in the day.
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UPDATE: Miscommunication led to report of active shooter at university, sheriff says
Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz told our news partner WBNS in Columbus that a Muskingum University staff member overheard students discussing a dispute between a male and female that happened ...
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Muskingum University incident: Misunderstanding triggers lockdown, massive response
"After hours of searching the area, the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office was able to give the all clear, saying no shooting had occurred.Sheriff Matt Lutz provided an update later Monday night ...