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Police Probe Coordinated Swatting Hoax at Disneyland

Anaheim police are investigating coordinated swatting calls reportedly tied to influencer livestreams.

Overview

  • Anaheim officers responded around 9:45 p.m. on March 11 to reports of a possible mass shooting and bomb threats, concluding the tactical sweep in about 45 minutes without evacuating the park.
  • Searches found no active shooter, no weapons, and no explosives anywhere on Disneyland property.
  • The Disneyland call was one of several hoaxes that night, with related reports targeting The Shops at Santa Anita and a location in Fullerton.
  • Investigators are using digital forensics to trace the call origins, noting VPN and VoIP challenges, and the department says it will seek maximum penalties.
  • Coverage cites alleged links to livestreaming activity, with one streamer, known as Oblivion, denying involvement after speaking with officers, and no arrests publicly announced as of now.