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    Boston mayor targeted in string of Christmas ‘swatting’ incidents at politician homes

    by Bevan Hurley Dec 27, 2023 2 minutes
    Source: AP

    Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has confirmed her home was swatted on Christmas Day, one of at least three political figures to be targeted by a hoax emergency call out in a single day.

    The Boston Police Department said it was investigating after being called to a shooting and hostage situation at Ms Wu’s family address in Roslindale at about 5.30pm, according to WBUR.

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