FaZe Clan's Twitch Subathon is interrupted by an incident with Swatting over a false double murder claim

FaZe Clan, one of the most recognizable esports organizations, recently suffered a horrific swatting incident during their Twitch subathon on September 19. The content creators were in the middle of their livestream when emergency services stormed their residence following a false report of a double murder. This dangerous prank, often used to disrupt streamers, led to a tense situation when the police arrived, demanding everyone leave the house with their hands up.

The event occurred while FaZe Clan members were participating in a month-long Twitch subathon, aimed at growing their subscriber base. Members including Lazy, Jasontheween, and Plaqueboymax were streaming when sirens sounded outside FaZe House, interrupting the event. Local authorities, responding to what they believed to be an urgent situation, used a megaphone to order everyone inside to leave the premises. With their hands raised, the group complied, as onlookers recorded the scene unfolding outside.

According to TMZ, the scammer who initiated the attack identified himself as a 60-year-old individual who falsely claimed to have murdered his mother and brother. The caller even told 911 that one of the alleged victims was still breathing, triggering an immediate and intense law enforcement response. Fortunately, after a quick investigation, authorities determined that the report was false and that no one was in danger.

Before the stream was cut off, FaZe members were heard saying, “We got beat up.” They quickly muted their Twitch stream and turned their cameras away as police took control of the situation. Videos of the incident quickly circulated on social media, with one X user, @yoxics, sharing footage of FaZe Clan members in their backyard as police megaphones could be heard in the background.

Despite the severity of the situation, FaZe Clan members remained relatively calm. After authorities cleared the scene, the content creators resumed their subathon, albeit with certain VODs removed to avoid potential violations of Twitch policies. In typical FaZe Clan fashion, they addressed the ordeal with humor, sharing memes of the incident shortly after. The official FaZe Clan X account (formerly Twitter) posted a light-hearted message that read, “Since when is being dumb a crime?” alongside a photo of FaZe member Adapt being searched by an officer.

Swatting has been a concerning issue in the online community for years, and has been targeted against high-profile internet celebrities, streamers, and even video game voice actors. The act, which involves calling emergency services to report a false and dangerous situation, puts both victims and the officers who come to respond at risk. As seen in previous incidents, these pranks can lead to serious consequences, and sometimes even death.

FaZe Clan fans and the streaming community expressed their frustration over the swatting. Many viewers took to social media to denounce the malicious behavior behind the incident. X user @yoxics, who initially shared the video, commented, “You must be so alone to keep doing this to innocent streamers.” Other users, such as @scubaryan_ and @mulubiii, echoed similar sentiments, criticizing the individual responsible for the prank and urging an end to the dangerous trend.

Swatting remains a major concern for content creators, and FaZe Clan is the latest high-profile group to fall victim to this dangerous act. Just a few months ago, another FaZe member, Stable Ronaldo, was swatted while livestreaming with fellow creators Agent00 and Trainwreckstv. Despite the current challenges, FaZe Clan’s ability to handle the situation and return to their subathon highlights their resilience in the face of adversity. However, the need for stronger measures to prevent these disruptive and dangerous acts remains paramount in the streaming community.