Ohio Police Determine Reports of Active Shooter in Movie Theater to be a Hoax

Authorities said that 911 calls came in at just before 2300 hours local time with reports of a loud "pop" in the theater.

Staff Writer
October 29, 2018

The chief of police for the Brooklyn (OH) Police Department told reporters that a report of an active shooter at an AMC movie theater in that city was a hoax, according to Fox News.

Authorities said that 911 calls came in at just before 2300 hours local time with reports of a loud "pop" in the theater.

Police arrived soon after the calls, as the theater was being evacuated. A search of the building revealed no evidence of a shooting.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Parma police, and Parma Heights police assisted Brooklyn police on scene.

Patrons were allowed to re-enter the theater to collect their belongings after police determined the building to be safe.

It is unclear what caused the sound that prompted the 911 calls.

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