False Internet rumors of active shooter near elementary school lead to near panic

VALLE VISTA — Sheriff’s officials have confirmed that Internet rumors of an active shooter in the unincorporated community of Valle Vista east of Hemet were untrue and have provided details of what really occurred this afternoon, Tuesday, Sept. 10. The actual incident did lead to the brief lock down of an elementary school, “for safety precautions,” according to officials, but […]

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UPDATED: MORENO VALLEY: Officials arrest students who falsely reported active shooter at middle school

UPDATED: Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7:45 p.m. MORENO VALLEY — The day after responding to a 911 call that falsely reported an active shooter at Vista Verde Middle School, sheriff’s officials announced they had identified, located and arrested the suspects they allege were involved in making the call. The day after the incident, Moreno Valley Police officials “received information about the […]

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