Teens driven by racism targeted Los Angeles BLM leader with ‘swatting’ calls, police say

Three teenagers, aged 13 to 16, are accused in attacks that police say reflect a racial motivation theme'

Authorities say three teenagers driven by racial hatred were behind hoax calls that brought major police responses to the home of a leading Black Lives Matter activist in Los Angeles.

The teenagers, aged 13 to 16, connected over the Discord chat platform and are suspects in more than 30 bomb threats and so-called swatting" incidents across the country, according to Los Angeles police.