, causing a further scare and massive police response, the town of Danvers, Massachusetts, has offered more information about what happened.
The incident remains under investigation, the town said Thursday. State police are working on preparing a ballistics report to supplement the report submitted by the officer, Det. Christopher Gaffney, and an internal review. The department also expects to request a review of what happened by the Essex County District Attorney's Office.Sign up for NECN newsletters.
"Swatting" incidents are hoax calls intended to bring out police when there is no danger, and they've been increasingly common in recent years. The presence of law enforcement engaging with what could be an active threat has prompted dangerous situations in the past as well.