Police responded to a swatting attempt at the Virginia home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett after a false report of gunfire prompted officers to rush to the residence.
The incident occurred on Wednesday night when authorities received a report of shots fired outside Barrett’s home, triggering a police response. Officers quickly determined the call was likely a swatting attempt after meeting with security personnel already stationed at the property and finding no evidence of gunfire.
“Yesterday evening at approximately 9:02 p.m., officers responded to a swatting call at the residence of U.S. Supreme Court Justice in Fairfax County,” the Fairfax County Police Department told the Washington Examiner. “The call was received through the department’s non-emergency line. Officers immediately coordinated with Supreme Court Police personnel assigned to the residence and quickly determined that the report was fictitious.”…