Police Investigate "The Onion" For Satirical Tweet About Gunshots In Congress
Known for its biting wit and political satire, many people weren’t fooled when The Onion started tweeting about gunshots at the Capitol building. But some were startled, including the police.
On Thursday afternoon, The Onion sent the following tweet:
“BREAKING: Witnesses reporting screams and gunfire heard inside Capitol building.”
There was nothing in the tweet itself to indicate that it was in any way a joke, and hundreds of Twitter users were alarmed. Some thought that perhaps The Onion was hacked, or that the gunfire was actually happening.
But
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