Executive Summary
- Pineville Police confirmed there is no active shooter threat at Louisiana Christian University.
- The false alarm was triggered by erroneous alert messages sent to parents.
- State Representative Mike Johnson assisted in verifying the safety of the campus with LCU officials.
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that there is no active shooter threat at Louisiana Christian University (LCU) in Pineville, following the circulation of erroneous alert messages on Monday. The Pineville Police Department and university administration moved quickly to dispel rumors that had caused concern among the campus community and parents.
According to a report by KALB, the confusion stemmed from alert messages claiming an active security threat was present at the university. These reports reportedly gained traction after a message was sent to a parent of a student enrolled at LCU, prompting inquiries into the safety of the campus.
In response to the circulating rumors, both the Pineville Police Department and State Representative Mike Johnson communicated directly with LCU officials to assess the situation. Following this verification process, authorities confirmed there was no threat to the students, faculty, or the campus environment.
Public Safety Verification
This incident underscores the challenges law enforcement agencies face regarding the rapid dissemination of unverified information via digital channels. The swift coordination between municipal police, state officials, and university administration was critical in neutralizing potential panic. By establishing a direct line of communication to verify the status of the campus, authorities were able to officially negate the false alarm and restore order without the unnecessary deployment of tactical resources often associated with active shooter responses.
