Swatting Call Due To Angry Video Games In Aberdeen

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:46 AM

A heavy police response in Aberdeen late last night may have been triggered by a swatting call.

A heavy police response in Aberdeen late last night may have been triggered by a swatting call. Grays Harbor Scanner reports multiple agencies rushed to the 300 block of West 11th Street around 9:53pm after a report of a possible shooting. Someone inside the home later told dispatch there was no shooting and believes the call came from someone angry during an online game. Officers stayed on scene working to sort things out, and officials could release more details later today

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