Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach Targeted by False Active-Shooter Call, Police Say

Newport Beach police responded to reports of an active shooter at Hoag Hospital after multiple 911 calls prompted a swift law-enforcement response. Upon arrival, officers found no evidence of an actual shooting or threat to patients and staff, leading authorities to determine the incident was likely a “swatting” hoax — a deliberate false report intended to trigger an emergency response.

Hospital operations continued without major disruption, but the episode highlighted the dangers of swatting calls, which can put lives at risk and divert critical public-safety resources. Police are investigating the origin of the calls and reminding the public that filing false emergency reports is a crime that carries serious consequences.

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