Official: Rash of Fake Emergency Calls Targeting Conservatives Could Have Deadly Consequences

‘I met the police outside with my hands open and then brought them inside the house where my wife and two children were, also with their hands open.’

Deputies and troopers outside the home of Rep. Brandon Williams (R-N.Y.) on Christmas after he was "swatted." Courtesy of Rep. Brandon Williams

A growing trend of conservative politicians and thought leaders being targeted by 911 calls reporting fake emergencies, often causing armed officers or tactical teams to arrive at their homes, could lead to serious injury or even death, according to a recent victim.

Rep. Brandon Williams (R-N.Y.) told The Epoch Times that he was sitting down with his family on Christmas Day when he received a call from the local sheriff’s office notifying him that there had been a shooting inside his home and that police were en route. He immediately took the call as a threat against his family.