Lincoln Police Investigate Holiday 'Swatting Calls'

As the investigation continues into a Christmas Day "swatting" incident at the home of former State Senator Adam Morfeld, who was not at home, Lincoln Police today say they have responded to four incidents of suspected "swatting" since this past Sunday: One on Christmas Eve, one on Christmas Day, and two on Tuesday.

They say the calls are placed from internet-based numbers and include claims of either a victim hiding within a residence and describing an unfolding emergency, or the perpetrator of an act of violence admitting to a crime.

LPD says in each incident, responding officers were able to quickly determine the emergencies were likely not legitimate.

Lincoln Police say the investigations continue.

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