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Newtown, CT Patch - Police: Misinformation About Sandy Hook Elementary Shootings on Social Media

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Police: Misinformation About Sandy Hook Elementary Shootings on Social Media

Connecticut State Police Lt. Vance said there have been instances of people posing as the shooter on Facebook pages, with "threatening and inaccurate" information.

Updated, 12:22 p.m.
Lt. Vance told reporters that although there is nothing new to report, the investigation is "moving forward" and that evidence has been collected is currently being analyzed.
Vance said that the weaponry recovered from the scene is being traced all the way "back to the work bench when they were being assembled."
He added that autopsy results from the Chief Medical Examiner's Office of the last two victims of the shooting could possibly be released Sunday afternoon.
Updated, 12:03 p.m.
Police said Sunday morning warned that misinformation about Friday's deadly shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary is being posted on social media web sites.
Vance said there have been instances of people posing as the shooter on Facebook pages, with "threatening and inaccurate" information.
Vance said these actions are a possible violation of state and federal laws, and people behind these