US EditionMan Arrested In Sacramento ABC Affiliate Station Shooting Vowed In Note Trump Officials Were “Next,” Feds Say
Anibal Hernandez Santana faces state and federal charges after firing shots at ABC10 with no injuries; handwritten notes suggest political motives, officials said.
- Anibal Hernandez Santana, 63, was arrested for firing shots into ABC10's Sacramento office on September 19, causing employees to take refuge inside and halt their work temporarily.
- Local police initially investigated, and federal agents joined after citing that the attack targeted a federally licensed broadcaster, with prosecutors filing state and federal charges.
- Officials found a handgun in Santana's apartment matching 9mm casings recovered at the scene, and discovered a handwritten note saying, 'Do the Next Scary Thing,' referencing political grievances.
- Santana is charged federally with three offenses related to possessing and firing a weapon near a school and disrupting radio communications, in addition to state-level assault and shooting allegations; his lawyer described the situation as very uncommon.
- The shooting raised concerns over politically motivated violence against media, leading to increased police patrols and highlighting risks to journalists and public safety.
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