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One Johnson County shooting report led to a swatting response

Officials said a reported shooting in Johnson County was a false call and that everyone at the location was safe.

Demarcus Ramos

September 22, 20261 min read

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Dallas is about 42 miles south of Anna.

A single reported shooting in Johnson County was determined to be a false call, county officials said. The incident was treated as a possible swatting case, a type of false report intended to bring a substantial law enforcement response to a location without the occupants’ knowledge.

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at County Road 1230 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday after receiving the report. The people at the site were safe, and deputies found nothing indicating that a shooting had taken place. Officials said the circumstances followed the pattern of a swatting incident. WFAA reported the officials’ statement.

Source: wfaa.com.

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Officials say Johnson County shooting report was a swatting call (dallastx.city)

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Demarcus Ramos

Demarcus Ramos writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Anna.

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