Rapper Blueface, born Johnathan Michael Porter, was the target of an apparent swatting incident this week after a false emergency call prompted an armed response by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies to his Santa Clarita home, authorities said.
According to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, deputies responded around 2:50 p.m. Tuesday after receiving a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. The caller falsely claimed Porter had fatally shot his girlfriend, was under the influence of drugs and had restrained the couple’s young daughter inside the residence.
Law enforcement officers treated the report as a credible threat, detaining the home’s occupants at gunpoint while conducting a protective search. The response unfolded as Porter was livestreaming on the Kick platform, with portions of the encounter broadcast online.
Authorities Investigate Rapper Blueface After Swatting Incident That Claims He Short Girlfriend & Daughter
After securing the property, deputies determined the allegations were unfounded. Authorities found no evidence of a shooting, no injured victims and no ongoing danger to the public. Everyone detained during the operation was released without arrest.
The sheriff’s department said investigators now believe the incident was a swatting attack, a criminal scheme in which a false emergency report is made to provoke a heavily armed police response. Detectives are working to identify the caller. No arrests have been announced.
Following the search, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station said deputies conducted “a thorough investigation” and determined “the report was unfounded.” Authorities also confirmed there was “no threat to the public” after completing the search.
The investigation focuses on identifying the individual responsible for the alleged hoax rather than any criminal conduct by Porter. Swatting incidents have increasingly drawn scrutiny from law enforcement agencies. The significant risks they pose to officers, emergency personnel and residents caught in high-risk tactical responses.
The incident comes as Porter remains in the public eye following recent legal matters. He recent had a highly publicized dispute with rapper Chrisean Rock. However, authorities have made clear that the current investigation concerns only the allegedly fabricated emergency call.
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