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False Alarm Turns Neighborhood Upside Down | Raleigh News
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At 4 AM in west Cary, a terrifying hoax sent police in full tactical gear to a quiet home—only to find sleeping residents and no danger at all. A caller claimed he’d shot his mom and planted bombs, triggering a massive response that wasted critical resources. This is just one of many “swatting” incidents that are becoming alarmingly common, putting communities on edge and risking serious legal consequences for the perpetrators. No charges yet, but the fallout highlights how easily a lie can ignite chaos.
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