FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2024 
Contact: JoDonn Chaney, (573) 526-0949

 

Ashcroft, Family Safe After Swatting 

-- Thanks JCPD for Professionalism and Competence --

Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said his house was swatted late Sunday evening.

Ashcroft said he was at home with his wife and children when he received a phone call from law enforcement asking if everything was fine in his house.

“It ended up with me walking out of my front door with my hands up with several armed police officers in front of my house. I’m so thankful the Jefferson City Police Department handled the situation with an extreme amount of professionalism and that no one was hurt. It is unfortunate their resources and manpower had to be used on a prank,” said Ashcroft. “I am hopeful those responsible for such childish, cowardice acts will be brought to justice.” 

The police told Ashcroft that they received an emergency call saying that there had been a shooting at the residence.

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