Police and SWAT officers surrounded a South Miami apartment building Tuesday after reports of shots fired turned out to be a swatting call, authorities said.
The incident happened at the building in the 6300 block of Southwest 80th Street.
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WATCH HERESouth Miami Police officials said officers responded after three gunshots were reported.
Aerial footage from Chopper 6 showed multiple armored SWAT vehicles outside the building and several officers in tactical gear surrounding the building.
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Police later confirmed it was a swatting call and there was no active threat.
🚨 UPDATE: All Clear 🚨
— South Miami Police (@SoMiamiPolice) April 1, 2025
South Miami Police have determined that the reported incident at 6341 SW 80th St was a swatting call—a false report made to provoke a police response. Thankfully, there was no active threat.
