Police investigating possible swatting incident at Los Globos nightclub in Silver Lake
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- Police responded to Los Globos nightclub in Silver Lake after reports of a shooting and bomb threat, prompting a large law enforcement presence and forcing patrons outside.
- Initial calls came in around 12:30 a.m. for shots fired and shortly after 1 a.m. for a possible bomb, but officers found no evidence of either upon arrival.
- Witnesses described confusion and chaos as police arrived, with some suggesting the incident was a swatting prank targeting a popular streamer's birthday party at the venue.
- Authorities have not officially confirmed the incident as swatting, but no arrests were made, and a dispersal order was issued around 2 a.m.
- The investigation is ongoing as police continue to collect information about the false reports.
