An influencer’s “crazy” birthday party was dramatically shut down after a hoax bomb threat sparked a massive SWAT response.
Well-known streamer Zavala had been celebrating turning 22 at a packed nightclub when a ‘swatting’ call brought the night to a halt.
Hundreds of revellers were forced out into the streets after police received a false report that someone inside the venue had a bomb.
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Chaos erupted at Los Globos nightclub in Los Angeles, California, following the call, as reported by Need To Know.
Zavala is the latest streamer to be targeted by ‘swatting’ – where a fake emergency is reported to trigger a major armed police response.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed officers were called to the nightclub on 5 April following reports of a threat.
Zavala later posted: “Chat said go crazy.
“So I did.
“Thank y’all for all the birthday wishes.”
Police searched the venue but found no suspicious devices and made no arrests.
However, eyewitnesses claimed a fight broke out during the night, with at least one person treated by paramedics, according to KTLA.
Footage shared by Zavala shows wild scenes inside the club, with the streamer performing on stage as fans and friends partied.
Outside, crowds can be seen climbing on buses and flooding the streets after the SWAT call was made.
It is the second time the streamer has been caught up in a ‘swatting’ incident in recent weeks – after police were called to The Shops at Santa Anita on 11 March.
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