False Alarms, Real Fear: The Growing Impact of School Shooting Hoaxes

The article argues that fake school shooting threats still create real fear and trauma for parents, students, and staff. It cites school gunfire data, discusses AI-generated threats and swatting trends, and highlights new tools such as live-streaming 911 calls to first responders. It also points to Tennessee legislation aimed at deterring hoaxes and describes the emotional toll these events create even when no actual shooter is present.