GrammaCrackers Swatted During Minecraft Fundraiser As Police Arrived With SWAT Vehicles

An 81-year-old Minecraft streamer known as GrammaCrackers was swatted during a livestream fundraiser, with numerous police cars, SWAT trucks, and officers appearing at her home as she slept.

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PC Gamer quoted GrammaCrackers saying, "I was asleep," after the incident, and described her being escorted outside and briefly detained as the situation was worked out.

Alerta Geek

EarlyGame reported that the swatting occurred on the night of May 18, when flashlights and movement appeared behind the curtain at the entrance to the dark room during her 24/7 live stream.

Alerta Geek said police received a call reporting an alleged murder inside the family home, claiming Jack had shot his grandmother and was threatening to take his own life, prompting an emergency response by officers with tactical gear.

The Times of India said the frightening moment came in the early hours of May 19, when police arrived after a fake emergency call, and that around five SWAT vehicles, twenty police cars, drones, and several armed officers showed up at her property.

According to 12News as cited by Alerta Geek, the operation lasted three hours before officers could confirm the report was false, and the scene was partially captured on home security cameras and in the live stream itself.

Alerta Geek quoted GrammaCrackers saying, "I felt more protected than ever in my life," describing her reaction as she laughed during the aftermath.

EarlyGame

PC Gamer said GrammaCrackers was briefly detained by officers as the situation was worked out, and quoted her recalling, "I got to ride in a police car to my apartment, and then it was all over."

The Times of India reported that GrammaCrackers later told viewers she thought the experience was "kinda fun," and said she joked about meeting a “pretty policewoman” and that everyone treated her kindly.

EarlyGame added that when she returned the next day, her grandson and she explained what happened and that she assured viewers she was okay while the stream continued live.

Authorities confirmed to the American media that they have an open investigation to determine the origin of the false call, and Alerta Geek said more background would come in the coming days.

“GammaCrackers, 81, was the victim of a swatting during her live stream, but she reacted in an unexpectedly lighthearted way”

EarlyGame

The Times of India reported that GrammaCrackers had been live for more than fifteen days trying to beat Minecraft without ending the stream, and said the challenge gained attention because viewers were touched by her effort to help her 17-year-old grandson.

Alerta Geek said the charity stream was launched to raise funds to cover medical expenses related to the treatment of her nephew Jack, who was diagnosed with sarcoma, and that the costs were not fully covered by his health insurance.

12News, as cited by Alerta Geek, described that police arrived equipped with tactical gear and deployed an emergency protocol after the alleged murder report, and that the operation lasted three hours before the call was confirmed false.

PC Gamer said swatting is the act of placing a fake 911 call to get police to dispatch armed SWAT officers to someone’s home, and described the practice as dangerous even though GrammaCrackers continued streaming after the incident.