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Murder and pipe bomb reports in North Georgia revealed as swatting hoax
Original: Reports of murder & pipe bomb part of North GA swatting hoax
Emergency reports of a murder and a pipe bomb in North Georgia were part of a swatting hoax, according to Audacy. False calls prompted a law enforcement response before authorities determined no such incident had occurred. Swatting hoaxes have increasingly targeted homes and public places across the United States, drawing criticism over the dangers posed to responders and residents.
Why now: A serious hoax triggering emergency police response in North Georgia is raising fresh concern over a wave of swatting incidents.
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