Swatting calls target OSU library, no threats found, Columbus OH
FraudA group is making fake calls about active shooters to trick authorities. Recently, they called in a threat at the OSU library, but officers found no real danger.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Zone 4 Far Northwest
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Transcript:
Information for officers on this air. Be advised that Mobile, Alabama, TV is currently tracking some group that is calling in swatting calls to agencies across the U.S., calling in fake 43A, 33 and active shooter calls to large businesses and college campuses across the U.S., and they are currently on OSU campus. calling in active shooter runs, they have already called in one run to us. If any officers happen to hear or see anything, it's not going to be real. OSUPD has already been advised as well, and Moogill, Alabama is working on tracking where they are. I think they've got it narrowed down, and OSU has already been advised. OSU police the CP is on four. We're ready at a real-time crime center. Go ahead. Sam, just advising, we did possibly have some kind of swatting-type call at our Thompson Library at near Neil Ave. Officers are on stand at the library and have cleared the library so far if nothing found just in case you guys get further.
Information for officers on this air. Be advised that Mobile, Alabama, TV is currently tracking some group that is calling in swatting calls to agencies across the U.S., calling in fake 43A, 33 and active shooter calls to large businesses and college campuses across the U.S., and they are currently on OSU campus. calling in active shooter runs, they have already called in one run to us. If any officers happen to hear or see anything, it's not going to be real. OSUPD has already been advised as well, and Moogill, Alabama is working on tracking where they are. I think they've got it narrowed down, and OSU has already been advised. OSU police the CP is on four. We're ready at a real-time crime center. Go ahead. Sam, just advising, we did possibly have some kind of swatting-type call at our Thompson Library at near Neil Ave. Officers are on stand at the library and have cleared the library so far if nothing found just in case you guys get further.
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Near Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
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