A swatting call reporting a hostage situation and active shooter led to a tense lockdown at the 5Cs, causing widespread student concern and panic.
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Swatting call prompts lockdown across the 5Cs
A false shooter report at Claremont McKenna College triggered a large police response and lockdown before being deemed a swatting incident.
Campus Safety warns of potential shooter at CMC
Campus Safety notified the 5C community of a potential shooter on CMC campus.
Gabby Giffords returns to Scripps for documentary screening about her resilience, hope and fight to end gun violence
On March 7, Scripps showcased a screening of “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down,” which told the story of Scripps alum and former congresswoman Gabby Giffords’ experience recovering from being shot in the head and advocating for gun control. Giffords, the film’s producer Lisa Erspamer and co-founder and executive director of Giffords’ nonprofit Peter Ambler answered questions from the audience after the screening.