Multiple conservative influencers said they were victims in recent ‘swatting’ incidents.

Swatting is where someone makes a false report of a crime, leading to a police SWAT team response at the victim’s location.

Influencers Gunther Eagleman, Shawn Farash, and Catturd said they were victims in recent swatting incidents.

“I was just swatted again for the 4th time. As I tweeted earlier, I live in the middle of nowhere and know all the cops here. (because of the past swattings) they knew what it was immediately and just called me and sent one officer who I just had a great conversation with. Really nice guy. I have the number they called from and will turn all the info over to the FBI today. My last two swatters are sitting in prison right now, this new one will be joining them soon,” Catturd said.

“The gloves are off. First off, my family is safe. My house was just swatted. Some ignorant f*** called in a fake hostage situation. Fortunately, I have good relations with law enforcement, and extra patrols will be added. I don’t tolerate threats and will find the culprit. This was their worst mistake,” Gunther Eagleman said.

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“My wife and I were swatted tonight. We are totally safe. Thank you to everyone who checked in. We are going to do whatever is necessary to find out who is behind these coordinated attacks and hold them accountable to the fullest extent. Thank you all for the support!” Shawn Farash said.

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Newsweek reports:

Swatting involves hoax emergency service calls that send police, sometimes including armed response units, to a person’s home. Swatting has the potential to result in fatalities.

Texas-based talk show host Pagliarulo said he was a victim of swatting in the early hours of March 12.

He played door camera footage on his show showing what he said was an armed law enforcement officer at his door responding to a fake report.

Pagliarulo said he was at first unaware that the armed man was law enforcement and even considered confronting him with his own guns, which he said could have resulted in a “shootout.”

Pagliarulo said he called 911, and an operator informed him they had received a report of a disturbance at his address, which he said was false.

Several other high-profile MAGA figures have also said on social media that they were victims of swatting.

“Should swatting be prosecuted as attempted murder?” Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) questioned.

“If you send heavily armed men to someone’s house with a false assertion that a violent crime is being committed there, you’re creating a grave risk that an innocent person will get shot,” he added.

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FBI Director Kash Patel issued a statement to address ‘swatting’ incidents.

Full statement:

I want to address the alarming rise in ‘Swatting’ incidents targeting media figures. The FBI is aware of this dangerous trend, and my team and I are already taking action to investigate and hold those responsible accountable.

This isn’t about politics—weaponizing law enforcement against ANY American is not only morally reprehensible but also endangers lives, including those of our officers. That will not be tolerated.

We are fully committed to working with local law enforcement to crack down on these crimes.

More updates to come.

 

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