Caloocan police debunk school shooting post as false
The Caloocan City Police Station has officially debunked a viral social media post claiming a school shooting occurred at Datamex College of Saint Adeline. Authorities confirmed the report was false and are investigating the source of the misinformation to prevent public alarm.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of misinformation on social media and its potential to cause unnecessary public panic.
Manila Bulletin - Caloocan police debunk school shooting post as false
Caloocan police debunk school shooting post as false
The Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) on Wednesday, July 15, dismissed as false and malicious a social media post claiming that a school shooting had occurred at Datamex College of Saint Adeline in Caloocan City.
The Caloocan City Police Station issues a statement debunking the false social media post. (Photo courtesy of CCPS)
Screenshot of the false social media post claiming a school shooting at Datamex College of Saint Adeline in Caloocan. (Photo courtesy of CCPS)
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