Gordon Ramsay's LA mansion swarmed by police after swatting hoax
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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's Los Angeles home was surrounded by armed police this week after a hoax 911 call falsely reported gunfire at his Bel-Air mansion.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed officers responded to an emergency call at 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday.
An unidentified caller had alleged an active shooter situation at the property.
However, upon arrival, police found no disturbance. Neighbours also confirmed that no unusual activity had occurred.
Ramsay, 58, was not at home during the incident.
Authorities are treating the call as a 'swatting' hoax — a dangerous prank where false reports are made to prompt a large police response. No arrests have been made so far, and an investigation has been launched.
The Hell's Kitchen star joins a growing list of celebrities targeted by swatting attacks. In recent months, singer Nicki Minaj and in past years actors Tom Cruise, Chris Brown, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber have also been victims of similar pranks.
Swatting incidents have occasionally led to tragic outcomes. In 2017, a man in Kansas was fatally shot by police after a false hostage report.
This isn't the first time Ramsay has faced crime-related incidents.
Earlier this year, nearly 500 ornaments were stolen from his London restaurant, Lucky Cat, although police reportedly received no formal complaint.
Despite the scare, Ramsay has remained focused on his upcoming projects, including launching his new show, Next Level Baker, on Fox later this year.
Swatting remains a serious concern for both law enforcement and the victims, as the hoax calls not only waste critical resources but can also escalate into life-threatening situations.
Ramsay has yet to publicly comment on the latest incident.
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