# Visalia Swatting Hoax Exposed | Fresno News

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Podcast: [Fresno News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747)
Published: 2026-07-11T05:25:12+00:00
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## Resource

A fake shooting report in Visalia, California, triggered a full SWAT response—only to reveal a dangerous hoax. Police were called at 7 PM after a caller claimed to be intoxicated and accidentally shot their roommate, while armed and refusing to come out. Officers responded with heavy presence, but upon entry, found no injuries and no crime—just a fabricated call. Authorities suspect swatting, a dangerous tactic that endangers lives and wastes emergency resources. The Visalia PD is investigating and warns that the perpetrator could face serious felony charges and costly restitution for the response. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e6345bc1e763779f

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