No mass shooting at DLSU-D, police say as rumors spread online
Police in Dasmariñas, Philippines, have officially denied rumors of a mass shooting at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. Authorities clarified that a separate, unrelated death occurred at a nearby medical institute.
Why it matters
This illustrates the rapid spread of misinformation on social media and the importance of official police verification in preventing public panic.
MANILA, Philippines - Dasmari as police denied social media reports of an alleged mass shooting at De La Salle University-Dasmari as
In a statement October 1, Thursday, the Dasmari as Component City Police Station said it found no evidence to support the claims.
"The public is therefore advised to refrain from sharing or reposting unverified information that may cause unnecessary alarm and confusion," the police station said.
The statement came after claims circulated online and in group chats alleging that a mass shooting had taken place at the university, with some posts also claiming there were fatalities.
Police said the information was inaccurate.
Separate discovery. The police unit also addressed a separate incident involving the discovery of a body inside a vehicle on the evening of September 30 within the premises of the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute in Barangay Burol Main.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in