A technological glitch caused a panic in a Missouri community when an AI-powered app, CrimeRadar, sent out an alert about a school shooting that didn't actually occur. The app, which tracks crime and public safety, mistakenly misperformed what emergency dispatch audio was saying, leading to a false report of a shooting at Mt. Vernon Elementary. The school immediately went into lockdown. The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office praised the school district and superintendent for their handling of the incident. Additionally, Crimeradar has updated its audio processing and "contextual recognition protocols" to prevent future incidents involving schools and firearms.