Campus Emergency Cleared
Pennsylvania State Police Confirm East Stroudsburg University Active Shooter Report Was Unfounded
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A 911 call reporting an active shooter at East Stroudsburg University on Wednesday evening sparked a campus-wide shelter in place order, but Pennsylvania State Police confirmed the threat was unfounded. The call came in around 7:45 p.m., prompting authorities to lock down campus buildings while they investigated the report. After searching the area, police found no active threat and cleared the campus.
Emergency Response Halts Campus Activity
The 911 call at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday set off an immediate emergency response at the Monroe County campus. State police ordered everyone inside buildings to shelter in place while officers rushed to investigate. The university alerted students and staff through emergency systems to stay locked down during the search.
Investigation Reveals No Danger to Campus
After conducting a thorough search of the campus, Pennsylvania State Police determined there was no active shooter and no credible threat to anyone on the grounds. Police cleared the buildings and lifted the shelter in place order, allowing students and staff to resume normal activities. The all-clear came after officers investigated the reported location and found nothing to support the 911 report.
False Report Under Investigation
State police and the Monroe County District Attorney's Office are continuing to investigate the origin of the false 911 call. Officials have not yet identified who made the report or revealed details about what prompted the caller to report an active shooter. The investigation aims to determine if the call was a prank or mistake.
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