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Disneyland Mass Shooting Hoax Causes Police To Descend On Disneyland
Anaheim Police responded to a false report of mass shooting and bomb threats at Disneyland, deploying over a dozen patrol vehicles with no evacuation or danger found.
- The Anaheim Police Department responded to Disneyland Wednesday night after a swatting call linked to two popular livestreamers, but the theme park remained open and was not evacuated.
- Earlier that night, three false emergency calls hit Los Angeles and Orange counties, including The Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia and a Fullerton home, all linked to social media influencers.
- Responding officers converged around 9:45 p.m., with at least a dozen patrol vehicles securing the area after reports of a possible mass shooting and bomb threats; investigators described the incident as 'swatting' and said the park returned to normal operations.
- Investigators say the caller's identity and location remain unknown, and officials warned swatting can lead to felony charges, urging tips to Anaheim Police Department at 765-1900.
- Amid a broader security alert, Governor Gavin Newsom said 'While we are not aware of any imminent threats at this time, we remain prepared for any emergency in our state.
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A false shooting alarm in the Disneyland Park area led to an intense police mobilization; hours earlier, there was another fake shooting in Arcadia
Anaheim Police Respond to Swatting Call at Disneyland
Anaheim police Thursday are investigating who made a swatting call that prompted a large police response at Disneyland. The hoax coincided with the heightened alert for California law enforcement because of FBI warnings about the possibility of Iran attacking the West Coast. Officers from the Anaheim Police Department arrived at the theme park at approximately 9:45 p.m. Wednesday to investigate after receiving calls about a possible mass shootin…
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