Petaluma police investigate ‘swatting’ incident

(KRON) — Petaluma police are investigating a “swatting” incident that prompted a police response Friday night.

A call came in just after 7 p.m. regarding a potentially armed subject at a residence in the area of Danby Court, police said.

The caller claimed he was armed and inside a Petaluma residence, and that an elderly family member had been shot and injured. He then said that he had shot the family member and threatened to shoot again. He also said he had an explosive device strapped to his body…

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