Fear seized parents, students, and educators this morning after false reports of active shooters at two Pittsburgh high schools prompted mass police responses and nearby lockdowns.
Reports came around 11 a.m. that shooters were on site in Central Catholic and Oakland Catholic schools, both in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Surrounding institutions, including the University of Pittsburgh, also went into lockdown while the threat was evaluated.
County spokesperson Amie Downs later confirmed no injuries or threats were identified at either location, noting similar false alarms were reported across the state and country.
