US EditionTexas Man Accused of Threatening to Shoot Pride Event to 'Pay Them Back' for Charlie Kirk's Death
Joshua Cole faces federal felony charges after threatening a mass shooting at the Texas Pride parade as revenge for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk's death, FBI said.
- Authorities say the FBI traced threatening posts to `Jay Dubya` and arrested suspect Joshua Cole during a traffic stop before the Abilene Pride event, court filings show.
- Following Charlie Kirk's death on September 10, court filings show Cole framed the planned attack as revenge, targeting the Abilene Pride Parade scheduled for September 20.
- Court documents show Cole wrote on the Facebook post on Abilene Parade & Festival page that about 30 people were a targetable group, and he admitted to running the account and owning a firearm.
- Court filings say he was booked into Taylor County Jail in Abilene on Sept. 19 and a judge ordered Cole detained pending trial for his prior record and community danger.
- Community leaders praised police and federal action, noting that the arrest is a stark reminder of the risks Pride events face, with Abilene Pride Alliance thanking law enforcement and receiving over $4,000 to enhance security, reflecting their commitment to safety.
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A Texas man accused of threatening a shooting at a local pride event was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to court documents revealed by CBS News. Joshua Cole, 44 years old and resident of Anson, was arrested after posting violent messages on Facebook against the pride parade in Abilene, about 30 kilometers from his locality. In a September 19 post, Cole, using the pseudonym “Jay Dubya,” wrote: “To hell with his p…
In the u.s., Pride Security Again Under Tension After Threats in Texas – Association Stop Homophobia
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Texas for threatening to shoot at the participants of the Abilene Pride, scheduled for 20 September. Identified as the author of violent messages posted on Facebook, he acknowledged his comments and admitted to own a weapon. Federal justice ordered his pre-trial detention. Despite these threats, the Pride was held in high security and without incident.
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