Call of Duty player says Asus monitor stopped stray bullet that struck screen
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Reddit user 'antisocialnae' said a stray bullet fired outside their house struck and lodged in their Asus TUF VG258QM 280Hz monitor during a late-night Call of Duty session. They said there was no exit hole and that the $280 monitor, which they bought five years earlier, may have prevented the round from hitting them or destroying their PC. According to their post on November 2, they dropped to the floor and called 911 after hearing real gunfire outside, then discovered the bullet hole behind their gaming setup. Dexerto reported the Reddit post and the user's account of the incident.
- What happened: Reddit user 'antisocialnae' said a stray bullet fired outside their house lodged in their Asus TUF VG258QM 280Hz monitor during a late-night Call of Duty session and left no exit hole.
- Why it matters: The user said the $280 monitor they bought five years earlier may have stopped the round from hitting them, injuring them, or destroying their PC build.
- Context: The user reported the incident on November 2, saying they dropped to the floor and called 911 after hearing the gunfire; Dexerto covered the Reddit post.
- What next: Dexerto's report does not include independent verification or a police statement; it is not confirmed whether authorities examined the monitor or released further details.
What changed
A Reddit user posting as 'antisocialnae' reported that a stray bullet fired outside their home struck and became lodged in their Asus TUF VG258QM 280Hz gaming monitor while they were playing Call of Duty at night. The user said there was no exit hole and believes the monitor may have prevented more serious injury or damage to their PC.
Timeline
- The user said the event occurred during a late-night gaming session and shared their account on November 2, according to Dexerto.
Limits
- Dexerto's write-up relays the user's account but does not provide independent verification, police statements, information about the bullet's caliber, or confirmation that authorities examined the monitor.