TMZSports.com
A number of members of the well-known FaZe Clan esports group had been the newest victims of swatting on Thursday … when cops confirmed as much as their home guns-drawn after receiving a 911 name relating to a double homicide.
TMZ Sports activities is informed officers rushed to the streamers’ Los Angeles house round 2:30 PM PT … after a person claiming to be 60 years previous said he killed his mom and brother — however somebody was nonetheless respiratory contained in the residence.
The caller gave the operator the identical location FaZe Clan was holding their present “subathon” — which is a long-term occasion streamers take part in to spice up subscribers.
The truth is, the cameras had been rolling when cops made it to their place … and shouting might be heard earlier than they muted the stream.
We’re informed the responding officers naturally took the decision severely … doing the lights and sirens therapy with an ambulance in tow as they made their strategy to the house.
As soon as on the scene, cops held up their weapons as they approached the entrance door … and referred to as over a megaphone to have anybody inside come out one after the other.
The members inside — together with well-liked character Adapt — absolutely cooperated and had been handcuffed as quickly as they made it out of the home.
After a search of the house, cops clearly did not discover something out of the atypical … and defined to the FaZe guys what had occurred. They then took a swatting report.
Swatting has change into a significant concern for celebrities … with names like Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Rihanna and a bunch of streamers being on the receiving finish of the sick prank.
