SHANGHAI -- A man in Shanghai has been arrested for fabricating a story about deadly gun battle in the city, local police said on Saturday.
After spotting police officers outside of an entertainment venue, Zhao started a rumor that a gun battle had left nine people dead.
According to the police, Zhao texted the false information to many people and caused a public panic. The rumor was widely shared on social media.
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