Sumiton police chief talks consequences of "swatting" calls after fake hostage situation ...

A large-scale police response was triggered Tuesday afternoon in Sumiton, Alabama, following a false report of a shooting and ...

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A report of a deadly shooting and possible hostage situation inside a Sumiton home turned out to be a swatting call.

Around 1:08 p.m. the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team responded to the 100 block of Glen Brook Road in Sumiton to assist Sumiton Police with a possible shooting and hostage situation.

Irby stated an investigation revealed a swatting call had occurred. The home law enforcement responded to was vacant. Besides the JCSO and Sumiton police, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, U.S.

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Numerous law enforcement agencies responded to a reported shooting and hostage situation in Sumiton Tuesday afternoon, only to learn later that the incident was a prank.

Here's the second boys and girls statewide rankings for 2024-25 AHSAA and AISA season by the Alabama Sports Writers ...

After going 6-1 since the last poll on Dec. 19, including wins over four ranked teams, Dothan jumped three spots in Class 7A to the No. 5 spot.

Others nominated: Glencoe (13-5), Lee-Scott (11-10), Phil Campbell (15-7), Saks (11-3), Whitesburg Christian (11-4). Others ...

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