SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — Charges are pending against an individual identified in performing a "swatting call" in Shelbyville and Lexington, authorities report.
According to Shelbyville Police, authorities responded to the area of Magnolia Avenue on January 22 around 3 a.m., following a call that an individual had been shot and was still inside a residence, where the perpetrator was also reportedly barricaded.
When they arrived, the residents of the home were unaware of the call or of any crime. Investigation revealed that the call was a swatting, or hoax, call, designed to fool emergency services.
Further investigation revealed that an swatting call had been made to Lexington shortly following the incident in Shelbyville.
Charges are pending against a person, who has not been identified, following the calls.
