Responders have not identified actual threats as a result of these fake active shooter reports. But Illinois State Police say these so-called “swatting” incidents are targeting schools throughout the U.S. 

Reset digs into why these threats are happening and how schools are responding.

GUEST: Sophie Sherry, Chicago Sun-Times wire reporter

Responders have not identified actual threats as a result of these fake active shooter reports. But Illinois State Police say these so-called “swatting” incidents are targeting schools throughout the U.S. Reset digs into why these threats are happening and how schools are responding. GUEST: Sophie Sherry, Chicago Sun-Times wire reporter

Responders have not identified actual threats as a result of these fake active shooter reports. But Illinois State Police say these so-called “swatting” incidents are targeting schools throughout the U.S. 

Reset digs into why these threats are happening and how schools are responding.

GUEST: Sophie Sherry, Chicago Sun-Times wire reporter

More than 20 Illinois schools received fake active shooter calls, police say

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More than 20 Illinois schools received fake active shooter calls, police say

More than 20 Illinois schools received fake active shooter calls, police say