State public safety officials now say there were at least 15 “swatting incidents” across Minnesota on Wednesday.
“Swatting” involves making hoax calls to law enforcement agencies in an attempt to bring a large response to particular addresses. Schools across the state – including in Austin, were targeted. At a news conference on Thursday, state Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said investigators believe a single person made the calls, according to information they’ve received so far. State investigators are working on the case, he said. Officials have said it’s a nationwide issue, with similar hoax calls reported in other states.
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