Augusta school targeted in hoax calls across Georgia claiming active shooter
Local law enforcement and emergency vehicles rushed to Westside High School after Augusta was targeted as part of a state-wide hoax. A potential th...
Local law enforcement and emergency vehicles rushed to Westside High School after Augusta was targeted as part of a state-wide hoax. A potential threat against the school was called in to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, according to a news release from the Richmond County School System. Police scanners in Richmond County falsely reported five people were shot. Shooting hoax:Hoax confirmed at Savannah High School after reports of active shooter: Here's what we know Statewide hoax:Brunswick, other Georgia counties confirm mass shooting hoax along coast 'The call used the same message sent in threats determined to be unsubstantiated in other Georgia school districts this morning,' according to the release.