FORT WORTH, Texas — Police responded to the McKinney home of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on New Year’s Day after receiving a call about a “life-threatening situation,” Paxton posted on social media Tuesday. The incident is what police refer to as “swatting,” a false report made to authorities intended to have SWAT officers respond to a location. According to posts by the attorney general and state Sen. Angela Paxton, his wife, the couple wasn’t home when officers responded. The Star-Telegram has filed an open records request for the 911 audio. McKinney police confirmed the incident happe...
Texas AG Ken Paxton says his home was targeted in ‘swatting’ 911 call on New Year’s Day
January 3, 2024 6:02PM ET

