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No threat at East Stroudsburg University; report of ‘active shooter’ unfounded, Pa. state police say

August 26, 2026 at 11:08 pm

No threat at East Stroudsburg University; report of ‘active shooter’ unfounded, Pa. state police say

A report of an "active shooter" at an East Stroudsburg University residence hall on Wednesday evening, prompting a shelter in place order, proved to be unfounded, authorities said.

The East Stroudsburg University campus in October 2021. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

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Whitehall Township man, 34, fatally shoots self after shooting woman, DA says [Updated]
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Donald and Kathy Weida of Zionsville talk about their 1958 Ford Fairlane on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, during the 2026 Car Cruise at Seisholtzville Fire Co. in Macungie. The event featured food, a 50-50 drawing and live entertainment by Hodge Podge. It was the third cruise of the year with the final one scheduled for Sept. 23. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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