Authorities: No active shooter threat after hoax calls reported on I-26 (opens original article in a new tab)

Authorities confirmed that reports of an active shooter on I-26 near Irmo were false and part of a hoax.

• Reports of an active shooter on I-26 near Irmo were false.
• The incident was identified as a hoax by Richland County deputies.
• No active shooter threat was present.