Police were dispatched toward Smith’s residence but were called off when they learned it was a false alarm and that everyone inside the home was safe.

Special counsel Jack Smith, who is overseeing the prosecution of former President Donald Trump in two federal cases, was the target of an attempted swatting at his Maryland residence on Christmas Day.

According to two law enforcement sources, someone called 911 and said that Smith had shot his wife at the address where Smith lives.

Montgomery County Police dispatched units toward the home but were called off when the Deputy U.S. Marshals protecting Smith and his family told police that it was a false alarm and that everyone inside the home was safe.

No arrests have been made in connection with the incident.

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    6 months ago

    Not sure it could be considered attempted murder, but harm & death are real risks in a swat raid.

    Not to mention cost and risk to the officers. It should be a very serious crime. Not sure what crime it is though. I wouldn’t be surprised if it were treated the same as filing a false report which would be way too lenient.