Rhode Island
Police respond to 2 swatting calls in Rhode Island in less than 24 hours | ABC6
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Police in Rhode Island responded to two separate “swatting” calls within 24 hours.
The first incident occurred on Winsome Drive in North Kingstown around 5 p.m. on Aug. 29 and it was determine there was no danger to the public.
The second incident happened on Saturday around 3 p.m. on Cliff Road in Warwick.
Police said that the caller claimed shots were fired inside a home and there was a hostage.
There was also determined to be a false report.
The Warwick incident was under investigation.