Supreme Court JusticeAmy Coney Barrettwas reportedly the victim of attempted swatting, according to new dispatch audio released on Thursday
Washington, D.C. journalistAndrew Leydenposted about the alleged incident on Thursday, including the audio of police responding to supposed gunshots outsideBarrett’sVirginia home.
“Police responded to a call for the sound of gunshots at the home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett last night, but quickly realized it was a swatting call and cleared after meeting with her security detail. This is partial police audio, redacted pursuant to media reporting guidelines on coverage of swatting incidents,” Leyden posted.
Police responded to a call for the sound of gunshots at the home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett last night, but quickly realized it was a swatting call and cleared after meeting with her security detail. This is partial police audio, redacted pursuant to media…pic.twitter.com/fKKSTAVR6F
— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix)May 28, 2026
In the audio, the dispatcher acknowledges the call about gunshots being fired may be a swatting attempt, which is when people falsely call 911 about a fake violent crime taking place at a specific address.
“Units responding to suspicious noise, be advised, we have not been able to get an answer on callback to the complainant’s phone number. Unknown if it’s going to be a swatting situation,” the dispatcher can be heard saying.
Police responded to the scene and were aware of a VIP at the address. Given the nature of the call they suspected a swatting call. They met up with the security detail outside and the incident is now cleared.
— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix)May 28, 2026
Dispatch noted that the call was for a “high-priority resident of the county.”
Source: Drudge Report
