Woodstock, ON – On Thursday, May 28, 2026, shortly after 5:00 p.m., the Woodstock Police Service received a report of a shooting at a residence in the area of Chippewa Avenue and Cree Avenue in Woodstock.
Officers responded and cleared the residence. The nature of the call resulted in a significant police presence in the area. Through the investigation, it was determined that the reported incident had not occurred and was an instance of swatting. Police continue to investigate the source of the false report.
Swatting is a criminal act in which false or misleading information is provided to police to prompt an emergency response, often to someone’s home, business, or school. These calls divert critical police and emergency resources and place officers and community members at unnecessary risk. Anyone found responsible for swatting incidents can face serious criminal charges.
The Woodstock Police Service thanks residents in the area for their patience and cooperation while officers responded to and investigated the incident.
The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone with information about this investigation to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).