Police thwart swatting at Justice Amy Coney Barrett's home; false gunfire reported

Summary

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was the victim of a 'swatting' call at her Virginia home, prompting police response to false reports of gunfire. Authorities were warned the incident could be a hoax amid rising threats against conservatives.

How coverage differs

• Center: Police respond to false gunfire report at Justice's home Center outlets reported on the 'swatting' call at Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Virginia home, detailing the police response to false reports of gunfire. They noted that authorities were warned the incident could be a hoax, providing a neutral account of the event.
• Right: Conservative Justice targeted by chilling swatting scare amid rising threats Right-leaning outlets highlighted the 'chilling swatting scare' targeting Justice Amy Coney Barrett's home, emphasizing the false reports of gunfire that prompted a police rush. They framed the incident within a broader context of 'rising threats against conservatives' and praised the Fairfax County Police Department for thwarting the attempted hoax.

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