Minecraft-playing grandma swatted when livestreaming to raise funds for grandson’s cancer treatment
An Arizona grandmother, Sue Jacquot, experienced a swatting incident while livestreaming a Minecraft fundraiser for her grandson's cancer treatment. During the event, police responded to a false report claiming she had been shot, leading to a tactical response at her home. Despite the frightening experience, Jacquot remains committed to her gaming and fundraising efforts.
- ▪Sue Jacquot, known as 'GrammaCrackers', was livestreaming to raise funds for her grandson's cancer treatment when she was swatted.
- ▪Police received a false report that Jacquot had been shot, prompting a tactical response to her home.
- ▪Jacquot plans to continue gaming despite the incident, stating that she will not be afraid to do what she loves.
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Sue Jacquot was playing the popular Minecraft video game. Photograph: Alexander Bogatyrew/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenSue Jacquot was playing the popular Minecraft video game. Photograph: Alexander Bogatyrew/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesArizonaMinecraft-playing grandma swatted when livestreaming to raise funds for grandson’s cancer treatmentSue Jacquot was taking part in fundraiser when police swarmed her home after someone falsely reported a crimeEdward HelmoreFri 22 May 2026 11.18 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 11.19 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn Arizona grandmother has said someone subjected her to a so-called police swatting call while she was taking part in a Minecraft fundraiser to raise financial support for her…
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