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Tag: Swatting: Page 2
Special Units
KS Officers Sued Over Fatal Shooting Caused by “Swatting” Call
The man who allegedly placed the call, Tyler Barris, 25, is not named in the lawsuit. He is facing criminal charges of involuntary manslaughter, giving a false alarm and interference with a law enforcement officer.
January 23, 2018
Special Units
Swatting Incident Leads to Fatal Police Shooting, Suspect in Custody
The incident took place late Thursday when police were called about a supposed domestic incident at a Kansas man's home, where he had shot his father and was holding his other family members at gunpoint, police said in a press conference Friday. When police arrived, the man who opened the door was told to raise his hands -- a command he obeyed until he moved his hands down to his waist, police said.
December 29, 2017
Special Units
Ohio Agency Swatted with Dangerous Hostage Hoax
The call prompted an immediate response of Parma Police officers. In addition, it also prompted a callout of the entire Parma Police SWAT Team, which includes both tactical officers and the hostage negotiation team.
June 29, 2015
Special Units
Popular Video Game Players Swatted
Last month, several hundred people were watching Joshua Peters as he played the game RuneScape from his parents’ home in St. Cloud, Minn. A video of Mr. Peters shows him suddenly leaving his computer when police officers appear at the house and order him and his family at gunpoint to lie face down on the ground.
March 23, 2015
Patrol
No Charges for Man Who Shot Oklahoma Chief During Swatting Incident
Bullets then ripped out of Dallas Horton’s firearm, striking Ross’ vest-protected chest three times. A fourth bullet struck Ross’ arm.
January 19, 2015
Special Units
Video: Swatting Incident Live-Streamed Via "Counter-Strike" Game
An incredible video showing the apparent swatting of a video game player who operates under the moniker "Kootra" was published Wednesday.
August 28, 2014
Special Units
Swatting Incident Live-Streamed Via "Counter-Strike" Game
An incredible video showing the apparent swatting of a video game player who operates under the moniker "Kootra" was published Wednesday. Read More Here.
August 28, 2014
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