Gordon Ramsay’s home visited by police as chef becomes latest victim of swatting prank
Gordon Ramsay’s Los Angeles home targeted in swatting call
- Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was the latest victim of a 'swatting' prank after a hoax caller falsely reported he had been shot.
- The incident took place at Ramsay's Bel Air home in Los Angeles, though he was not in the United States at the time.
- LAPD responded to the call, but quickly determined it was a hoax after speaking with a staff member at the property.
- 'Swatting' is defined as making prank calls to emergency services to trigger a significant police response, potentially including a SWAT team, at a specific location.
- Other public figures, including Jennifer Aniston, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber, have been targeted by similar hoaxes, with a likely 'swatting' incident also reported at the White House.