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81-Year-Old Minecraft Streamer Swatted While Fundraising for Grandson's Cancer Treatment
5/21/2026, 3:58:54 AM
Swatting Incident
On the night of May 18, police responded to a false emergency call at the home of Sue Jacquot, an 81-year-old Twitch streamer known as “GrammaCrackers.” While she was live-streaming Minecraft to fund her grandson’s cancer treatment, twenty police cars, five SWAT vehicles and several drones arrived. Officers entered with torches and rifles, escorted her outside, detained her and released her.
Background
Swatting—sending a false report to trigger a police-SWAT response—has become a threat to online creators. Notable incidents include streamer xQc (2021) and Adin Ross (2022). The practice is illegal in the United States and is often prosecuted as a felony.
Key Figures
- Sue Jacquot (GrammaCrackers): 81-year-old Twitch streamer with >600 k YouTube followers, streaming Minecraft to fund her grandson’s cancer treatment.
- Grandson: Cancer patient.
- Local Police: Deployed 20 patrol cars, 5 SWAT units, drones.
- Swatting Perpetrators: Unknown, investigation ongoing.
Data
20 police cars and 5 SWAT vehicles deployed. Drones monitored the scene. Jacquot’s channel has >600 000 subscribers. The incident occurred during a live Minecraft stream on May 18.
Official Response
Police arrived with twenty patrol cars, five SWAT units and drones. Jacquot said officers acted respectfully, avoided her equipment, and escorted her out without injury. She called it “kind of fun” and felt “never so protected.” After clarification, she was allowed to leave.
Criticism
Swatting is illegal in the United States and is often prosecuted as a felony. The 2018 Tyler Barriss case, where a mistaken swat led to a fatal shooting, resulted in a 20-year prison sentence. The case highlights the severe consequences of swatting.
Quotes
- “I was asleep, I did not want to get up, and these policemen came in the door.” — Sue Jacquot, GrammaCrackers
- “They locked me out. I didn’t know what was going on, but it was kinda fun. My kid and my grandkid were hugging me; I don’t get that kind of attention normally.” — Sue Jacquot
- “The police officers were so nice to me, I loved them, shout out to them, they were wonderful.” — Sue Jacquot
- “The prettiest police woman I’ve ever seen. The beautiful eyes. So sweet. But I think she could kick butt if she needed to.” — Sue Jacquot
Timeline
May 18 (night): Swatting response occurs during live stream. May 19: Jacquot returns to Twitch, reassures viewers, and continues fundraising.
Future
Jacquot will resume streaming and continue fundraising for her grandson’s treatment.
Conflicts
All sources provide consistent details on the police response and Jacquot’s account. No contradictory information or missing data were identified.
