Video Gamer Gets SWAT Raided During Live Stream

[green73]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGnPUUQ1ZoA

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. - An online gamer's video shows the moment armed officers burst into an office in Littleton Wednesday afternoon to investigate a report of an "active shooter." The report proved to be false, but the investigation caused nearby schools to enact security procedures and businesses to be evacuated.

Officers were searching the building at 1221 W. Mineral Ave. after a report of an active shooter, but found no evidence of a shooting. They now suspect this was a false report and are searching for the person who used a landline phone to call it in.

cont.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...ay-and-mineral

Apparently this isn't the first time this has happened; people prank call the police on video game streamers/youtubers...
http://www.reddit.com/r/TheCreatures...t_got_swatted/

[CPUd]

"Terrorists Win!"

[fisharmor]

4:46

That's all we need to know.

[jkr]

so "americans"ask yourself this:
DO
YOU
FEEL
SAFER???

[bunklocoempire]

4:46

That's all we need to know.

If you're innocent you've got nothing to hide... er... uh...

[AuH20]

How is this SWATTING phenomenon funny?

[SeanTX]

If you get "SWATTED", don't be surprised if you get charged with something or other ...

http://www.dailydot.com/esports/twit...-whiteboy7hst/

Twitch streamer's pot stash uncovered during 'swatting' prank

By Ian J. Barker on August 18, 2014

The Twitch culture of tongue-in-cheek references, ubiquitous emotes, and spam-happy attention seeking met with a wake up call today after sending one of its most prolific streamers to jail.

Alexander “Whiteboy7thst” Wachs, a popular Illinois-based streamer of the zombie survival game DayZ, found himself in over his head yesterday as a SWAT teamed stormed his otherwise unassuming home.

Of course, the SWAT team’s arrival was no coincidence. It was the result of a prank known as “swatting." This usually involves calling in an anonymous tip to the local police department, indicating that the broadcaster is in possession of some powerful explosives. Twitch viewers then watch the raid live as the local authorities respond.

Unfortunately for Wachs, the prank turned out to be more than just a minor disturbance.

During the raid, Will County police officers uncovered the streamer’s stash of cannabis. Viewers witnessed police forces removing him from his home.

Public records indicate that Wachs was arrested for possession of between 30 and 500 grams of cannabis and was detained at the Will County Adult Detention Facility. snip

[SeanTX]

How is this SWATTING phenomenon funny?

Not funny, but if it starts happening more often, causing more chaos, maybe some policies and procedures will be changed -- or not . It's just a matter of time before some mundane gets killed in one of these raids -- though it would be better if it was a SWAT goon.

[orenbus]

[CPUd]

If dude had surround sound they would probably have shot at the speakers.

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

if he has a lawyer that knows what color the sky is he shouldn't even get convicted of having that pot, because they searched his home without a warrant.

[nobody's_hero]

Not funny, but if it starts happening more often, causing more chaos, maybe some policies and procedures will be changed -- or not . It's just a matter of time before some mundane gets killed in one of these raids -- though it would be better if it was a SWAT goon.

It's doubtful. Cowboy Rambo Cop loves this $#@!. It doesn't matter if there's any truth to the call, he lives for the raid.

[LibForestPaul]

if he has a lawyer that knows what color the sky is he shouldn't even get convicted of having that pot, because they searched his home without a warrant.

Whats your point? Are you allowed to board an airplane without ID and being searched even though you have done nothing wrong and without a warrant?

[nobody's_hero]

The comments on the youtube link, well, they make me so proud to be Murican!

I'd be upset because I wouldn't know what's going on, but knowing later why they did it I'd be glad they did. What if it was a school with someone's children in it? Or an office building with family members, moms and dads in there? I'd rather them get the job done fast and efficient than do it polite and risk lives.

Yeah, be glad a team of armed officers knocked your door down and pointed guns at you. I mean, kids. It's for the kids. and officer safety. Freedom. It was for all that.

Thank you police!!!

[aGameOfThrones]

4:46

That's all we need to know.

LOL -----> http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...-video-cameras


I would like to report a murder at 3:35 in the video, but he did have a bomb.

btw, why the $#@! would you tell them how to stop video evidence for your protection, dumbass?

[Intoxiklown]

No one comments on how one officer picks up his cell phone, and starts going through his calls / texts?

[aGameOfThrones]

No one comments on how one officer picks up his cell phone, and starts going through his calls / texts?

he offered it to them

[Intoxiklown]

he offered it to them

I must have misheard. Thought they just asked him where it was.

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

Whats your point? Are you allowed to board an airplane without ID and being searched even though you have done nothing wrong and without a warrant?

as far as I understand you're consenting to be searched when moving through a terminal, though I'm not sure how successful people are saying "No, you may not check my bag." and try to leave

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

I'm actually surprised how lax this was, I was expecting a video of a swat team throwing in a flashbang or smoke (though that might be unwise because you only get a max of one each per round) and then knocking the guy out with the butt of a gun. (Though I guess that would be impossible, since the only melee attack is knifing)

[brushfire]

Well done, swatt-fkers.

[Jamesiv1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGnPUUQ1ZoA

nobody else thinks that whole thing looks fake???

the cop's voices at the beginning sound like frat boys trying to sound like cops.

If you have a relative in the police force, piece of cake to "hey guys. Let's make a crazy video!!!"

[pcosmar]

nobody else thinks that whole thing looks fake???

You didn't bother to read the thread did you?

The guy was arrested,,
http://www.dailydot.com/esports/twit...-whiteboy7hst/

[orenbus]

nobody else thinks that whole thing looks fake???

the cop's voices at the beginning sound like frat boys trying to sound like cops.

If you have a relative in the police force, piece of cake to "hey guys. Let's make a crazy video!!!"

Nearby schools, according to local media, were temporarily placed on lockdown due to the phantom threat.

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...ay-and-mineral

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...icle-1.1919640

[orenbus]

[RonPaulIsGreat]

When I get a different house, definitely getting metal doors. It's ridiculous that all someone has to do is call in and the cops will deliver 5 guns pointed at your head.

[orenbus]

Here is an interview between local channel 7 news anchor and a guy who has taken credit for the prank call:

[heavenlyboy34]

4:46 That's all we need to know.

Yup. Wanna rob somebody in broad daylight? 1) Dress up in $#@! costumes 2) bust in the mundane's house 3) hogtie/handcuff the mundane 4) take everything in sight while harassing said mundane.

[bolil]

1:27-1:35... That's the truth.

[orenbus]

Alleged call starts at 4:01