FaZe Clan, one of the most recognized esports organizations, recently experienced a harrowing swatting incident during their Twitch subathon on September 19. The content creators were in the middle of their live broadcast when emergency services stormed their residence following a false report of a double murder. This dangerous prank, often used to disrupt streamers, led to a tense situation as police arrived, demanding that everyone exit the house with their hands up.
The event occurred while FaZe Clan members were participating in a month-long Twitch subathon, aiming to grow their subscriber base. Members like Lazy, Jasontheween, and Plaqueboymax were streaming when sirens blared outside the FaZe House, cutting the event short. Local authorities, responding to what they believed was an urgent situation, used a megaphone to instruct everyone inside to leave the premises. With their hands raised, the group complied, while onlookers recorded the scene unfolding outside.
the FaZe Subathon house just got swatted you can hear the SWAT team with megaphones outside the house. you have to be so lonely to keep doing this to innocent streamers pic.twitter.com/5UMXBRg7kr
— yoxic (@yoxics) September 19, 2024
According to TMZ, the hoaxer who initiated the swatting identified themselves as a 60-year-old individual who falsely claimed to have killed their mother and brother. The caller even told 911 that one of the supposed victims was still breathing, triggering an immediate and intense response from law enforcement. Fortunately, after a quick investigation, the authorities determined the report was false, and no one was in any danger.
Before the stream was cut off, the FaZe members could be heard saying, “We got swatted.” They quickly muted their Twitch stream and turned their cameras away as the police took control of the situation. Videos of the incident quickly circulated on social media, with one X user, @yoxics, sharing footage of FaZe Clan members in their backyard while police megaphones could be heard in the background.
Despite the gravity of the situation, FaZe Clan members remained relatively calm. After the authorities cleared the scene, the content creators resumed their subathon, albeit with the deletion of certain VODs to avoid potential violations of Twitch’s policies. In typical FaZe Clan fashion, they approached the ordeal with humor, sharing memes of the incident soon after. The official FaZe Clan X (formerly Twitter) account posted a light-hearted message saying, “Since when is being dumb a crime?” alongside a photo of FaZe member Adapt being searched by an officer.
TMZ just released footage of the Faze house swatting few hours ago pic.twitter.com/sIsGK9Ib7f
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) September 19, 2024
Swatting has been a troubling issue in the online community for years, targeting high-profile internet celebrities, streamers, and even game voice actors. The act, which involves calling emergency services to report a false, dangerous situation, puts both the victims and responding officers at risk. As seen in past incidents, these pranks can lead to serious consequences and sometimes even fatalities.
Police Officer: FREEZE
Adapt: It’s way too hot outside sir
— FaZe Banks (@Banks) September 19, 2024
Fans of FaZe Clan and the streaming community expressed their frustration over the swatting. Many viewers took to social media to call out the malicious behavior behind the incident. X user @yoxics, who initially shared the video, remarked, “You have to be so lonely to keep doing this to innocent streamers.” Other users, such as @scubaryan_ and @mulubiii, echoed similar sentiments, criticizing the individual responsible for the prank and urging an end to the dangerous trend.
Swatting continues to be a major concern for content creators, with FaZe Clan being the latest high-profile group to fall victim to this dangerous act. Just a few months ago, another FaZe member, Stable Ronaldo, was swatted while livestreaming with fellow creators Agent00 and Trainwreckstv. Despite the ongoing challenges, FaZe Clan’s ability to handle the situation and return to their subathon highlights their resilience in the face of adversity. However, the need for stronger measures to prevent these disruptive and dangerous acts remains critical in the streaming community.
this shi needs to stop how bored can you be to call the swat team on innocent people
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) September 19, 2024
So wild bro, why is this becoming a thing again?!
— GutzyAiden (@GutzyAiden) September 19, 2024
thats wild the person who did this gotta be a loser 💔
— SquidRon (@SquidRon_) September 19, 2024
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