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Disneyland Cleared After Swatting Hoax Triggers Heavy Police Response

Detectives are tracing the hoax call as part of a series tied to livestreams that drew false threats across the region.

Overview

  • Anaheim police say a Wednesday night report of a mass shooting and bomb threats at Disneyland was a swatting hoax.
  • Officers arrived around 9:45 p.m. with at least a dozen patrol vehicles, secured the area, and found no danger.
  • The theme park was not evacuated and quickly returned to normal operations, according to authorities.
  • The Disneyland hoax was one of three swatting calls that night in Los Angeles and Orange counties, including incidents at The Shops at Santa Anita and a Fullerton home.
  • A livestreamer known as Oblivion was questioned and escorted from the park during the response, as investigators work to identify the caller.