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Pennsylvania Community Outraged over Fake Mass Shooting Story by Former Student

Calvin Polachek, a former Dallas High School student, falsely claimed at a February rally in Frankfort, Kentucky that he survived a 2017 mass shooting at his school.
Polachek shared his false account at a February event in Frankfort hosted by local Kentucky groups affiliated with Moms Demand Action to support legislation on gun safety education.
Authorities, including Dallas Police Chief Doug Higgins and the Dallas School District, confirmed no such shooting occurred and refuted Polachek's claims, which sparked criticism from former classmates.
Higgins said, "This event never occurred," and District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce called lying about being a victim "disgraceful" for disrespecting true survivors and victims' families.
The incident led Everytown for Gun Safety to end association with Polachek and revise guidance to grassroots groups to prevent similar false testimonies in the future.

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