Officials with the Boca Raton Police Department released their findings Tuesday from the incident that took place Sunday afternoon, determining that it was the popping sound of the balloon that ...

“A fight occurred, and a ‘popping’ sound was heard that we believe was a balloon.” “Guests began running and that’s how the active shooter rumor started," officials added.

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. — There was a scare on the campus of Barry University on Thursday following reports of an armed and active shooter. A series of loud popping sounds created pure panic, but ...

Rumors of an active shooter sparked a stampede among guests at Walt Disney World when the sound of a popping balloon echoed through the theme park.

(WSVN) - After investigating what led to the Town Center mall scare on Sunday, Boca Raton Police have determined what was believed to be the sound of a gunshot was actually a balloon popping.

Balloons pop, and a popping balloon may sound like a firing gun. And if you've been shot before, the sound of a popping balloon may be traumatic. Not so much for former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

A fight occurred, and a “popping” sound was heard that we believe was a balloon. Guests began running and that’s how the active shooter rumor started. There is no active shooter.” ...

It was actually the sound of balloons popping inside Thompson Hall just before 8 pm. Several Students tell CBS4's Peter D'Oench that they will not forget those images.

A fight and a 'popping sound' led to false rumors of there being an active shooter at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida on Thursday.