US EditionSchools See Rise in Swatting Calls Following Charlie Kirk Assassination
Swatting calls have caused lockdowns and increased security at over a dozen U.S. college campuses since Charlie Kirk's killing, with law enforcement actively investigating and prosecuting offenders.
- Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk this week, U.S. college campuses have experienced a surge in swatting calls about fake shootings and emergencies.
- The increase in swatting incidents follows rising political violence, with Black Lives Matter and others warning this escalation involves both left and right responses.
- Swatting leads to police rushes on campuses including historically Black universities, disrupting activities and risking harm, as highlighted by recent incidents like a midshipman shot during a swatting response.
- The FBI announced serious penalties for swatting, including up to 20 years in prison for harm caused, and stated they are actively working with law enforcement to identify and prosecute offenders.
- Experts and campus leaders expect universities to increase security measures amid limited resources, reconsider event priorities, and emphasize denouncing political violence to protect communities.
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Oregon Coach Delivers Powerful Message About Unity Following Assassination Of Charlie Kirk, A Ducks Fan
The assassination of Charlie Kirk hit close to home for Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning, who recently found out that Kirk was a fan of Lanning's own Ducks.Lanning offered his condolences to Kirk's wife, Erika, and their two children following their 34-14 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.But in a prolonged answer regarding the current culture of the United States, Lanning implored Americans to look at his own locker room, saying, "the…
Boston University College Republicans Demand Better Security Measures Following Charlie Kirk Assassination
Boston University (BU) must provide better security for conservative students in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, College Republicans from the university wrote in a Sept. 10 letter to the institution’s president, Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam. Kirk, a prominent conservative commentator, was killed on Sept. 10 while engaging in a debate session at Utah Valley University. BU College Republicans wrote that the assassination “shocked the nati…
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Schools see rise in swatting calls following Charlie Kirk assassination
School campuses across the nation, including in Southern California, have seen a spike in hoax, or “swatting” calls to police about bogus shootings this week. Education Secretary Linda McMahon posted Friday on X that the Trump administration is closely monitoring swatting incidents on campuses across the country. On Wednesday, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a college campus in Utah and a shooting at a Colorado high school…
Trump administration 'closely monitoring' swatting incidents on college campuses: McMahon
(The Hill) - Education Secretary Linda McMahon posted on X on Friday that the Trump administration is “closely monitoring” swatting incidents that have occurred on campuses across the country at the start of the school year. “Amidst the heaviness of the past few days, college campuses across the country have been dealing with a disturbing wave of ‘swatting’ incidents - deliberate, false reports of emergencies intended to spread fear and disrupt …
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