ATF director targeted with swatting call over the holidays: Sources

ATF Director Steven Dettelbach is the latest public official to fall victim to a swatting incident, according to law enforcement sources.

The director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is the latest public official to fall victim to a swatting incident, according to law enforcement sources.

Steven Dettelbach was swatted at his home over the holidays, sources confirmed to ABC News.

Local law enforcement quickly engaged with the ATF security detail and determined there was no threat to the director, sources said.

ATF declined to comment.

Dettelbach was appointed by President Joe Biden and sworn in as director in July 2022.