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Tigard swatting call highlights dangers of hoax police reports

Summary by KOIN 6
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A frightening situation unfolded at a Tigard apartment complex overnight, which was ultimately found to be a false alarm. Initially, SWAT teams moved in after getting a call that someone was killed and a child was held hostage — but that turned out not to be true. It’s what police refer [...]

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Tigard swatting call highlights dangers of hoax police reports

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A frightening situation unfolded at a Tigard apartment complex overnight, which was ultimately found to be a false alarm. Initially, SWAT teams moved in after getting a call that someone was killed and a child was held hostage — but that turned out not to be true. It’s what police refer [...]

·Portland, United States
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KOIN 6 broke the news in Portland, United States on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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