U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, was the target of a swatting call that sent the Lee County SWAT team to a family residence on Christmas evening, reports WRBL, a Chattahoochee Valley TV station.

Swatting is a form of harassment that involves a false report of an ongoing emergency or threat of violence intended to prompt an immediate tactical law enforcement response to the target’s address. The FBI started using the term in 2008.

The scene at the residence owned by Tuberville’s wife was cleared quickly without any problems, according to the station. Neighbors told WRBL that the street was blocked, and they were unable to leave or enter their homes while the incident took place.

Auburn police confirmed to the station that the incident is still under investigation but declined to comment on any details. A person of interest has not yet been identified.

The “swatting” incident comes after Tuberville had blocked all military promotions since February in protest against the Pentagon paying for service members to travel if they needed abortion care. The Associated Press reported Dec. 19 that the Senate ended his months-long blockade unanimously after confirming 11 top-ranking military officers.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was also the target of a swatting attempt at her residence in Georgia on Christmas Day, according to AP. The Rome Police Department quickly verified that the call was fake and didn’t send officers to her home.

Several public officials recently have been victims of the false reports. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost have been among the victims, according to the Associated Press.

Ohio and Virginia increased penalties this year for swatting, and more states are considering tougher laws.