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Misinformation Triggers Lockdown and Actual Shooting at U.S. Naval Academy, Injuring One Midshipman

A false report of a shooter led to a lockdown and an actual shooting incident, highlighting the...
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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    Local
  • Last Update
    2025-09-12
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Negative Impacts (1)
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Total impacts: 6 | Positive: 5 | Negative: 1
Event Overview

A false report of a shooter led to a lockdown and an actual shooting incident, highlighting the dangers of misinformation in high-security environments. The event underscores the potential for real-world consequences from inaccurate alerts.

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False Report of Shooter at U.S. Naval Academy Leads to Actual Shooting, One Midshipman Injured
2025-09-12 12:04

A false report of a shooter at the U.S. Naval Academy led to a lockdown and an actual shooting, resulting in one midshipman being injured. Officials cited misinformation as the cause for the initial alert.

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