At approximately 8:51 p.m. on August 29, the University of Georgia alert system was activated following reports of an armed shooter near UGA’s main library. UGA Police responded immediately and found, upon further investigation, the report was a hoax.

The initial hoax report shared similar characteristics with other swatting incidents occurring nationwide. By utilizing campus security cameras, combined with the quick response from officers scouring the area, UGA Police were able to verify that there was no active threat. An all-clear update was issued to campus at 10:40 p.m.

We strongly condemn hoax reports and swatting attempts. These false reports cause unnecessary fear and divert critical emergency resources. Making such a false report is not a harmless prank—it is a dangerous and unl

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