Police respond to 911 call, find family watching 'The Walking Dead'

Officers surrounded the house, only to discover that this terrifying scene was just some modern day zombie-killing family bonding time.
By Brian Koerber  on 
Police respond to 911 call, find family watching 'The Walking Dead'
Credit: Gene Page/The Walking Dead

Just turn your TV down, folks. 

A concerned citizen who heard screaming coming from their neighbor's house called 911, only for police to discover the family was just enjoying the mid-season premiere of AMC's hit show, The Walking Dead.

According to the Great Falls Tribune, police in Great Falls, Mont. responded to a 911 call at approximately 7:28 p.m. on Sunday from a concerned neighbor who heard "screaming from a house about someone having a gun." Another caller aided police in helping locate the house where the screams were coming from.

Officers surrounded the house, only to discover that this terrifying scene was just some modern day zombie-killing family bonding time. 

Mashable Top Stories
Stay connected with the hottest stories of the day and the latest entertainment news.
Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter
By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16 and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up!

The family was watching the mid-season premiere of The Walking Deadwhich takes place in a post-apocalyptic world filled with flesh-eating zombies. 

When police arrived, they heard "loud talking" and observed "flashing lights" inside the residence, according to the call notes. Inside, two adults and several children were discovered safe, watching TV with the windows open.

“We had a whole bunch of guys on that one," GFPD Sgt. Brian McGraw told the Tribune.

No report was filed and no one was charged in the incident.

Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.


photo of brian
Brian Koerber

Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.


Recommended For You
Get your steps in during a meeting with this 65% off walking pad treadmill sale
man using iQ Slim Walking Pad at night while working


Kamala Harris appears on 'Don't Call Her Daddy' podcast for 40-minute interview
A side-by-side image shows two women sitting in front of microphones.



Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 23, 2024
A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'

Best Buy committed to 48-hours of price cuts with a major 48-Hour Flash Sale
Apple headphones, a JBL speaker, and an LG TV appear on a green and yellow swirly background.

Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 23
a phone displaying Wordle

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 24, 2024
A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'

NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 23, 2024
Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16 and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!