Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) was the target of a swatting incident on Thursday when a false emergency call was made to her home in Holly, Michigan. Michigan State Police confirmed they responded to what was later determined to be a hoax. Swatting, a dangerous practice where false reports are made to trigger a significant law enforcement response, has increasingly been used against public figures.

According to Slotkin’s spokeswoman, Lynsey Mukomel, the congresswoman was not at home when the incident occurred. “This is the latest in a disturbing trend of swatting incidents targeting members of Congress,” Mukomel told the Detroit News. She added, “Congresswoman Slotkin is deeply grateful for the swift and professional response by law enforcement to this unfortunate incident, and that U.S. Capitol Police will be following up to investigate and hopefully hold accountable those responsible.”

Swatting incidents have been on the rise, particularly against elected officials. Last Christmas, multiple politicians were targeted, and earlier this year, a suspect was linked to over 100 swatting calls targeting officials within President Joe Biden’s administration, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly.

Slotkin is currently running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Her opponent, former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, condemned the swatting incident, saying, “It’s horrific, and I’m glad to hear that she was not harmed. I sincerely hope the perpetrators are found and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”