'Swatting' Incident Targets U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer's Home

Hoax 911 call draws police to Emmer's residence in a dangerous prank that's part of a recent trend targeting elected officials.

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer's home was targeted in a 'swatting' incident, a dangerous prank involving a fake 911 call that draws a heavy police response to a victim's home.
The hoax call claimed a murder had taken place at Emmer's residence, prompting a response from the Wright County Sheriff's Office.
Emmer was not at home at the time and no one was injured in the incident.
U.S. Capitol Police are investigating the incident, which follows a recent trend of 'swatting' incidents targeting elected officials across the country.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Republican lawmakers have also been victims of similar 'swatting' incidents recently.