Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barret was swatted, according to a report by the Fairfax County Police in Virgina. Police say they responded to a call around 9pm on Wednesday May 27. Fortunately for Barrett, the protocol in this situation for local police is to contact the security assigned to protect Barrett. They quickly affirmed the call was a hoax.
The caller claimed they heard “two or three gunshots” outside Barret’s home, along with people yelling outside. As for who was behind the swatting, no leads were given. The list of suspects is long, however, as Barrett has proven to be a disappointment to conservatives, and the progressives have always opposed her.
Conservative Supreme Court Justice’s Home Targeted In Terrifying Swatting Incident– trendingpoliticsnews.com
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Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Virginia home was targeted Wednesday night in what authorities believe was an apparent “swatting” incident, the latest in a growing series of threats and hoaxes aimed at high-profile public officials.
According to Fairfax County Police, officers responded shortly after 9 p.m. after receiving a report of possible gunshots and an argument taking place at Barrett’s residence. Dispatch audio obtained by multiple outlets indicated the caller claimed to hear “two or three gunshots” along with people yelling outside the home.
But when local police coordinated with Supreme Court Police officers assigned to protect Barrett’s residence, they quickly determined the report was false.
“Officers immediately coordinated with Supreme Court Police personnel assigned to the residence and quickly determined that the report was fictitious,” a Fairfax County Police spokesperson said.
Authorities confirmed that no additional emergency resources were deployed once the call was determined to be a hoax. Barrett and her family were reportedly unharmed, and the justice appeared on the Supreme Court bench Thursday morning as scheduled, making no public mention of the incident.
Police responded to a call for the sound of gunshots at the home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett last night, but quickly realized it was a swatting call and cleared after meeting with her security detail. This is partial police audio, redacted pursuant to media… pic.twitter.com/fKKSTAVR6F
— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix) May 28, 2026
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