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White House targeted by swatting call, latest in nationwide trend

Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri, from the development of Jan 15, 2024

Newest development Jan 16, 2024 · 3 reportsLatest swatting victim: The White House

By Betsy Klein and Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — A significant number of emergency personnel responded to the White House on Monday morning after a 911 call falsely claimed there was a fire and someone was trapped inside, a source familiar with the incident told CNN.

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    White House targeted by swatting call, latest in nationwide trend

    Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri ·

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    Latest swatting victim: The White House

    Headline from News Nation Now ·

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  1. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    White House targeted by swatting call, latest in nationwide trend (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Betsy Klein and Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — A significant number of emergency personnel responded to the White House on Monday morning after a 911 call falsely claimed there was a fire and someone was trapped inside, a source familiar with the incident told CNN.

  2. The Guardian

    White House targeted in ‘swatting’ attack while Joe Biden is away (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Multiple emergency personnel sent to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue following hoax call at 7.03am on Monday

  3. Forbes

    White House Is Latest 'Swatting' Site—After String Of High Profile Fake 911 Calls (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    D.C. emergency services responded to a report that the White House was on fire Monday morning.

  4. Insider

    Someone tried 'swatting' the White House. It sort of worked. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Someone called 911 on Monday to falsely report that there was a fire at the White House, the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department said.

  5. News Nation Now

    Latest swatting victim: The White House (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Emergency personnel Monday morning swarmed the White House in what appeared to be a swatting incident.

  6. PJ Media

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