SAN ANGELO, TX — A report of multiple shooting victims Monday in San Angelo proved to be false, according to an officer with the San Angelo Police Department.
Numerous police officers responded to a residence on Pecan Street at about 2 p.m. Monday after a call reporting there were multiple shooting victims.
Seven police vehicles, two ambulances and three fire department trucks were observed at the scene.
A drone was deployed, and officers were seen approaching a house with a riot shield.
When the officers made contact with the residents, it was determined that the call was false, the officer stated.
"This has all the looks of a swatting-type incident," he said. "Thankfully, it ended well and there were no shooting victims."
To get "swatted" means to be the target of a prank where someone makes a false emergency call to law enforcement, often falsely reporting a serious crime like a shooting or hostage situation, to a person's home, resulting in a potentially dangerous response from heavily armed police.
Charges will be filed if the person who made the false call is identified, he said.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Listed By: Wiley Coyote
This BS call needs to be traced back and jailed.
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PermalinkListed By: Rita Repulsa
They should definitely be jailed. But folks, do you know what's not illegal? Financially supporting Kanye West’s music and playing it whenever possible. That's not illegal—it's freedom. 🦅
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PermalinkListed By: sanglo expat
Also stupid.
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PermalinkListed By: Rita Repulsa
You're playing chess. Ye's playing go on three axes. Tesla drivers should consider playing his music on their external speakers at every available opportunity.
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