White House Targeted in Swatting Hoax

False 911 Call Triggers Emergency Response; Incident Part of Recent Trend Targeting Public Officials

Emergency services were dispatched to the White House on Monday morning following a false 911 call reporting a fire and a person trapped inside.
The call was quickly determined to be a 'swatting' incident, a dangerous criminal hoax where a false report is made to police with the express purpose of luring them to a location.
President Joe Biden was at Camp David in Maryland at the time of the call and was not present at the White House.
This incident is the latest in a recent series of swatting attacks targeting public officials, including politicians, judges, and prosecutors.
The call was traced to a fake number, and authorities are currently investigating the incident.