LAPD Responds to Shooting with Hostage, Later Confirmed as ‘Swatting’ Call

Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, CA: A 911 call was placed Sunday night that prompted a strong response from the Los Angeles Police Department but was later confirmed to be a “Swatting” call.

Los Angeles Police Department Wilshire Division officers responded to the 900 block of North Croft Avenue in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles at 11:47 p.m., Jan. 8, for reports of a man who had shot his wife and was holding a child hostage.

The Los Angeles Fire Department also responded and was staging a block away from the target location.

LAPD officers utilized ballistic shields and rifles while entering the location to search for the victim and suspect.

After making contact with the residents at the location, it was determined the call was false.

Zak Holman, Video Journalist / KNN