Allegations of an active shooter prompted a significant police presence on the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) campus Friday evening, following a significant emergency response that was later determined to be a swatting incident.
At around 5 p.m., Omaha Police Department officers and Omaha Fire Department personnel were dispatched to 6401 University Drive after receiving a 911 call reporting that multiple people had been shot in an ongoing active shooter situation, the Omaha Police Department said.
Responding troops quickly secured the area and conducted a thorough investigation of the university's premises. After a thorough investigation, authorities confirmed that there were no victims or indications of gunshots on campus.
Police later determined that the claim was false and consistent with a swatting call, a deliberate hoax intended to elicit an armed police response.
"Officers reacted immediately to secure the safety of children and personnel," Omaha Police stated in a brief statement. After an investigation, no threats or victims were discovered. The call appears to have been a false report.
During the initial response, UNO authorities encouraged staff and students to stay indoors. When the all-clear was given, the university confirmed that campus operations could resume in a safe manner.
As a precaution, classes and activities were temporarily halted, and no injuries were reported.
The authorities are currently looking for the person who made the fraudulent call. Swattering incidents are considered serious crimes that often lead to federal prosecution since they endanger emergency personnel and police enforcement.
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