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Gordon Ramsay's Bel Air Mansion Targeted in Swatting Hoax

LAPD investigates false 911 call reporting gunfire at chef's home, part of a troubling trend targeting celebrities.

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Overview

  • Los Angeles police responded to a bogus 911 call on April 22, 2025, reporting gunfire at Gordon Ramsay's Bel Air mansion.
  • Officers found no evidence of a disturbance, and Ramsay was not home at the time of the incident.
  • The LAPD has opened an investigation into the swatting hoax, but no suspects have been identified or arrested so far.
  • Swatting, a dangerous prank involving fake emergency calls to provoke armed police responses, has increasingly targeted high-profile individuals.
  • Recent swatting victims include Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Aniston, and other celebrities, as law enforcement faces challenges in tracing perpetrators.