Atlanta police investigating ‘swatting call' at home owned by TV attorney Nancy Grace
Officers say they were called to a home on Club Drive NE where a 911 caller stated his friend had shot someone there. Officers did not find any victims or the 911 caller.
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When dispatchers tried making contact with the caller, no one answered the phone.
Police spoke with the homeowners, who stated it could have been a 'swatting call' because of her professional background.
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According to Fulton County property records, the home is owned by prominent television attorney Nancy Grace.
Grace was formerly a special prosecutor with the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.
She later transitioned to a broadcast career, most notably with Court TV and HLN.
Police have not been able to identify the person who called 911.
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