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Ohio gamer sent to prison over 'swatting' call that killed a man
Read full article: Ohio gamer sent to prison over 'swatting' call that killed a manViner was upset because the Wichita gamer, a teammate of his during the session, killed his in-game character, according to a police affidavit. Viner then enlisted Barriss to swat the Wichita gamer, using the address that had been provided, authorities said. The address, it turned out, was not where the Wichita gamer currently lived, but where he used to live, authorities said. The third co-defendant -- the Wichita gamer -- has been placed on deferred prosecution, McAllister's office said. Viner's obstruction of justice charge relates to his attempt to erase records of his communications with Barriss and the Wichita gamer, according to McAllister's office.