Police Share Update After Attempt on Supreme Court Justice’s Life

A swatting attempt targeted the home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Wednesday evening, prompting a response from Fairfax County police and Supreme Court security personnel.

“Yesterday evening at approximately 9:02 p. m. , officers responded to a swatting call at the residence of a U.

S. Supreme Court Justice in Fairfax County,” county police said in a statement.

According to police, the call came through the department’s non-emergency line.