Texas Tech active shooter report deemed a false alarm hoax

LUBBOCK, Texas-Texas Tech became the subject of a “swatting” incident on Wednesday afternoon, after a shots fired call was made to the Lubbock Police Department.

Texas Tech University posted a statement on twitter:

“A short time ago, Texas Tech University received a report of an active shooter on campus near the Architecture Building. Texas Tech Police immediately responded, and law enforcement thoroughly investigated the situation. It was quickly determined that the report was a false alarm consistent with a series of “swatting” incidents that have targeted universities and schools across the country. Officers remain at the scene, and there is not believed to be a threat to campus.”