MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Kansas State University was the target of a hoax emergency call Monday on the first day of class for students.

Director of News and Communications Services at the university Michelle Geering told 27 News that K-State was targeted in a "swatting attack" on Aug. 25. She said the attack temporarily disrupted campus activities in Manhattan.

"Riley County Dispatch received a call on their administrative line of a message stating active violence at Hale Library. Officers immediately responded and determined the call was a hoax and there was no threat or danger. The building is safe, and the Manhattan campus is under normal operations.

This appears to be similar to other swatting reports happening at universities across the country."

K-State issued an alert at 4:30 p.m. on

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