Police are reportedly on the scene of Lil Wayne’s Miami Beach mansion after someone called 911 saying they intended to start a “firefight” with officers. According to TMZ, 4 people have been shot.
Miami Beach police are on-scene at the rapper’s home and have confirmed to the Miami Herald that they received a phone call from an individual stating he shot four people at Lil Wayne’s home.
Detective Vivian Thayer, spokeswoman for Miami Beach police, told the Miami Herald the call has been unconfirmed at this time
This news comes just days after police raced to Lil Wayne’s mansion to check on a report of a suspicious person lurking outside the home. Cops reportedly let him go because, when they arrived, he was on public property.
TMZ is saying Lil Wayne is in Miami but not currently at his home.
**Update** (3:17 pm)
The Miami Beach Police Department have now confirmed the entire incident was the result of a “swatting” hoax.
#UPDATE unfortunately this appears to be a "Swatting" call. No victims /no injuries /no subject at 94 LaGorce.
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) March 11, 2015
MBPD handles all calls of this nature in a serious manner . In this case it appears to have be a hoax @ #LiLWaynes home . #Swatting
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) March 11, 2015
And yes, rapper Lil’ Wayne is safe and sound:
Oh yeah my bad #FWA
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) March 11, 2015
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