A federal civilian employee based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst in New Jersey is facing federal charges in connection with an active shooter hoax. According to authorities, Malika Brittingham sent a text to someone that a shooter was on the base. Court documents say Brittingham told investigators that she carried out the hoax, hoping to “trauma bond” with her coworkers.
Woman behind hoax threat at Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst wanted to "trauma bond" with coworkers

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