Arrest made in case of Kansas man shot dead by police after hoax call

• Andrew Finch, 28, shot on doorstep after call alleging armed incident
• Incident may be result of ‘swatting’ prank linked to online gaming

A law enforcement official said police in Los Angeles had arrested a man they suspect made a hoax phone call, possibly linked to an argument over an online game, that resulted in a fatal police shooting in Kansas.

The official said 25-year-old Tyler Barriss was arrested on Friday but had no information on charges. The official was not authorized to discuss the investigation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.

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