Fake 911 Call Leads to Swatting Incident in Village of Harrison
A fake 911 call resulted in a swatting incident, dispatching police and fire crews to a home in the Village of Harrison, Calumet County, before investigators determined the emergency report was fabricated.
Milwaukee, WI, September 16, 2026 —
Authorities in the Village of Harrison, Calumet County, responded to a significant emergency call that was later determined to be a fabricated report, leading to a swatting incident. The incident involved the dispatch of both police and fire crews to a residential address.
Upon arrival, first responders initiated an investigation into the nature of the emergency. Detectives and investigators worked to verify the initial report. During their inquiries, it became clear that the reported emergency was not genuine and had been manufactured. The exact nature of the fake 911 call was not immediately disclosed, but it was sufficient to warrant the deployment of emergency services.
The term “swatting” refers to the act of making a false report to emergency services to provoke a response from law enforcement, typically the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, at the victim’s address. These false reports can be based on fabricated emergencies such as hostage situations, bomb threats, or active shooters.
In this specific case, the false report successfully prompted the deployment of police and fire personnel. However, the rapid work of investigators was able to determine the call’s inauthentic nature before any potential escalation or harm could occur. The circumstances leading to the fake 911 call and the identification of the responsible party or parties are currently under investigation. Information regarding potential charges or penalties for filing a false emergency report was not provided.
The Village of Harrison and Calumet County officials have not released further details regarding the specific time of the incident or the exact location of the home targeted by the swatting attempt. Investigators are working to ascertain the motive behind the false report and to gather evidence related to the fabrication of the emergency call. This incident highlights the serious consequences of making false emergency reports, which can divert critical resources from genuine emergencies and put innocent individuals at risk.
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