An influencer's birthday party at a California nightclub was shut down after an apparent swatting call, according to the Los Angeles Police Department
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NEED TO KNOW
- Police evacuated Los Globos Nightclub after a false bomb threat during influencer Zavala’s 22nd birthday party
- The incident follows a previous swatting hoax involving Zavala at a California mall during a livestream with a young fan
- No arrests were made in either case though police confirmed both threats were likely hoaxes
An influencer's birthday party at a California nightclub was shut down after an apparent swatting call.
"Swatting" is false reporting of an emergency to public safety by a person for the intent of getting a SWAT team response to a location where no emergency exists, 911.gov explains.
According to KTLA, hundreds of people were forced out of Los Globos Nightclub near the intersection of Silver Lake and Sunset boulevards on Sunday, April 5, after police received a report that someone inside had a bomb.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE that officers from the Rampart Division responded to the 3000 block of West Sunset Boulevard on April 5 in response to a reported threat involving "suspicious devices at the location."
"Upon arrival, officers evacuated the premises and cleared the immediate vicinity of individuals," their statement continued.
A thorough search of the building was conducted, and no evidence of any suspicious devices was found, the LAPD said.
Officers completed a report for a violation of 148.3(a) PC (False Report of an Emergency). No arrests were made, and there is no suspect description at this time.
While the LAPD said that it is unknown whether any injuries occurred, KTLA reported that at least one witness was treated by paramedics after sustaining an injury to the eye after reportedly getting into a fight.
A party was being held at the nightclub to celebrate streamer Zavala's 22nd birthday, KTLA and the New York Post reported. The influencer goes by Zavalahimself on platforms such as Instagram and Kick.
On Monday, Zavala shared photos from a birthday celebration that appeared to be at a club, writing on Instagram, "Chat Said Go Crazy … So I Did 😭🙏 Thank Y’all For All The Birthday Wishes 💕🫶"
The swatting incident comes nearly a month after Zavala was involved in another swatting incident at The Shops at Santa Anita.
According to a news release from the Arcadia Police Department, officers responded to the shopping center on March 11 after receiving a call from an individual who "reported himself in possession of a firearm and making active threats to a patron."
CBS News reported that Zavala was streaming a shopping spree with a 4-year-old fan at a mall when the incident occurred.
A temporary lockdown of the mall was initiated as police conducted a "systematic search of the property."
"They have to treat it like a real situation," Zavala told CBS News. "They came to the mall, like SWAT, big guns. I got really scared."
The news release said that "police personnel cleared the facility during the investigation."
"No suspects were located, and no injuries were reported. Preliminary investigation indicates the reported threat was most likely a hoax," the news release said.
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PEOPLE has reached out to Zavala for comment.
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