Hays resident becomes latest victim of Swatting

Swatting is a problem all too familiar to Kansas, this time happening in Hays, with an outcome that could have been much worse.

It all started just three houses away from Kelsey Konz, when the Hays police department received an unexpected call, claiming that a woman was shot, there were hostages, and even explosives.

“This is crazy! Who knew that in Hays America things like this could happen? I mean really, this is the real deal down the road”, said Konz.

Under the impression that there was a dangerous hostage situation unfolding, police rushed to the 1600 block of Elm Street. After arriving and securing the scene, they made contact with the resident and were able to quickly realize the information in call didn’t quite add up, and determined that it was a hoax.