Idaho Matters

Dangerous false reports are causing fear in the Mountain West

Schools across the region have been hit this year with false active shooter reports and even though the threats are fake, the consequences from them are real.

Broadcast on:: 11 May 2023

Boise Police Department Cop Car — (Lacey Daley / Boise State Public Radio)

Schools across the Mountain Westhave been hit this year with reports of false active shooter reports. Even though the threats are fake, the consequences from them are real.

The Mountain West News Bureau’s Will Walkey reports on what are called “swatting” incidents. Awarning, this story contains descriptions of violence and suicide.