AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — A massive law-enforcement response on the campus of Auburn University came about Wednesday, August 27th, when reports of a dangerous individual near the Ralph Brown Draughon Library prompted emergency alerts. Within the hour, officials confirmed the threat was false — a swatting hoax meant to draw armed officers to campus.

“Officers responded and searched the building while access was temporarily closed and occupants were evacuated. The search confirmed that no threat was present, and further investigation determined the call was fabricated, said Auburn’s Assistant Police Chief Michael Harris.

Investigators are now looking into whether Auburn University was the latest target of Purgatory, an online group tied to the extremist network “The Com.” The group has claimed

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