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An apparent swatting call at the Georgia home of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resulted in a tragic car accident on Monday (December 9). The incident left a woman dead and a police officer injured. The swatting call involved a false bomb threat, prompting a response from the Rome Police Department's bomb squad. During the response, a police officer was involved in a deadly crash on Redmond Road near a Walmart in Rome, Georgia.
The victim of the accident was identified as Tammie Pickelsimer. The officer, a member of the Floyd County Bomb Squad, sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Rep. Greene expressed her sorrow and anger over the incident, stating, "These violent political threats have fatal consequences. It’s an undue strain on our law enforcement who must treat them seriously."
In a post on X, she mentioned that the threatening email was traced to a Russian IP address, and her office is working with local and federal law enforcement, including the FBI, to find the perpetrator.
This is not the first time Rep. Greene has been targeted by swatting calls. She noted that she has been swatted at least nine times since being elected to Congress. Swatting involves making a false report to emergency services, leading to a large police response.
The Rome Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident, and Rep. Greene has expressed her gratitude to the police for their efforts to protect her and the community.