DENVER (KDVR) — New details of what caused a large law enforcement presence at the University of Colorado Boulder's Norlin Library are emerging as the investigation continues.
The incident led to a campus-wide shelter-in-place order on Monday as police swept the library and nearby residence hall. No suspects, injuries or shots fired were reported on Monday, and police later said it was likely a swatting attempt.
Swatting is the act of making a false statement to law enforcement with the goal of creating a large, emergency response, particularly with a SWAT team, to respond to a specific location and cause chaos and confusion.
The CU Police Department told FOX31 that it is investigating three calls made Monday afternoon, prompting the quick emergency response, including one that tipped o