{
  "id": "2026-05-01-wake-forest-university-wake-alert-emergency-update-swatting-incident-wake-alert",
  "slug": "wake-forest-university-wake-alert-emergency-update-swatting-incident-wake-alert-2026-05-01",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Wake Forest University",
    "shortName": "Wake Forest",
    "state": "NC",
    "type": "private-r2",
    "alertSystemName": "Wake Alert",
    "enrollment": 9000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-05-01",
    "type": "other",
    "cleryCategory": "advisory",
    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "Wake Alert Emergency Update: Swatting Incident - Wake Alert",
    "headlinePublic": "Wake Alert Emergency Update: Swatting Incident - Wake Alert",
    "summary": "On 2026-05-01, [Wake Alert posted: Wake Alert Emergency Update: Swatting Incident - Wake Alert](https://wakealert.wfu.edu/2026/05/wake-alert-emergency-update-swatting-incident.html).",
    "outcome": "See notice.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2026-05-01",
      "channel": "website",
      "verbatimText": "University Police, in coordination with the Winston-Salem Police Department, responded to a report of a swatting attempt on the Reynolda campus this morning. The report has been determined to be false and consistent with a swatting call.\n\nThere is no threat to the campus community. Out of an abundance of caution, officers responded with a visible law enforcement presence while the report was being assessed.\n\nUpdates will be shared at wakealert.wfu.edu if more information becomes available.\n\nThe Wake Safe app is one of the best ways to stay connected with University Police and to access campus safety tools. Download the app now to access emergency contacts, friend walks, safety escorts, and a helpful safety toolbox.\n\nSign up for Text AlertsFor Wake Forest students and employees only\n\nAlerts through Wake Safe app\n\nFor StudentsWFU Counseling Center336.758.5273\n\nFor Faculty and StaffBehavioral Health Hub336.716.5493\n\nFor Students, Faculty, and StaffChaplain336.758.5210\n\nCall 336.758.5237 to reach University Marketing and Communications. Calls will be returned as the situation permits.\n\nA Private Liberal Arts University in Winston-Salem, NC / Founded 1834 / Motto: Pro Humanitate\n\nIs information on this page out of date or incorrect? Let us know. Back to Top\n\nA gift to the Wake Forest Fund supports student needs immediately.\n\nWhere the most loyal Wake Forest supporters belong.\n\n1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27109\n\n® 2026 Wake Forest University",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://wakealert.wfu.edu/2026/05/wake-alert-emergency-update-swatting-incident.html",
      "sourceDescription": "Wake Alert — Wake Alert Emergency Update: Swatting Incident - Wake Alert",
      "annotations": [
        "Full body from wakealert.wfu.edu."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1472
    }
  ],
  "context": "Wake Forest Wake Alert emergency notice.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official Wake Alert body recovered."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Wake Alert Emergency Update: Swatting Incident - Wake Alert",
      "url": "https://wakealert.wfu.edu/2026/05/wake-alert-emergency-update-swatting-incident.html",
      "type": "official-archive"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "wake-forest",
    "wake-alert"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-27",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-27",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}