Woman behind hoax threat at Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst wanted to "trauma bond" with coworkers

Name: Woman behind hoax threat at Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst wanted to "trauma bond" with coworkers
Uploaded: 2025-10-01T20:35:00-0400
Duration: 32 s
Description: A federal civilian employee based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst in New Jersey is facing federal charges in connection with an active shooter hoax. According to authorities, Malika Brittingham sent a text to someone that a shooter was on the base. Court documents say Brittingham told investigators that she carried out the hoax, hoping to “trauma bond” with her coworkers.

A federal civilian employee based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst in New Jersey is facing federal charges in connection with an active shooter hoax. According to authorities, Malika Brittingham sent a text to someone that a shooter was on the base. Court documents say Brittingham told investigators that she carried out the hoax, hoping to “trauma bond” with her coworkers.