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Jammed Rifle Foils Alleged Mass Shooting Plot at Aurora Hindu Temple

Alexandros Paporakis, a 19-year-old from Palatine, Illinois, was arrested after allegedly attempting a mass shooting at the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Aurora but fleeing when his rifle malfunctioned. Prosecutors say he later called a coworker to admit his intent, leading to his capture. Police recovered a white supremacist manifesto, tactical gear, and ammunition from his home. The temple has since increased security, and Paporakis faces felony charges for making a terrorist threat and unlawful weapon possession.

via NBC News|

#crime #hate-crime #hindu-temple

crime-and-justice5 days ago

Court Appearance for Teenager in Failed Hindu Temple Attack Plot

Alexandros Paporakis, a 19-year-old from Palatine, Illinois, appeared in court on Wednesday facing charges related to an alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple near Chicago. Prosecutors state that Paporakis attempted to shoot at the target but fled after his rifle jammed. He was arrested after coworkers at his job reported his actions to police. Authorities recovered a weapon, ammunition, and a white supremacist manifesto from his home. He faces charges for making a terrorist threat and unlawful possession of a weapon.

via BBC|

#crime-and-justice #hate-crime #illinois

crime5 days ago•1 min saved

Palatine man arrested after manifesto reveals plot to attack Aurora Hindu temple

Alexandros Paporakis, a 19-year-old from Palatine, Illinois, was arrested on October 11 after police uncovered a planned mass shooting that may have targeted a Hindu temple in Aurora. Authorities recovered a rifle, tactical gear, and an eight-page white supremacist manifesto from his home. Paporakis faces felony charges for making a terrorist threat and unlawful weapon possession. He is currently detained pending trial, with the FBI assisting the investigation into potential additional charges.

via CBS News|

#cook-county #crime #fbi-investigation

crime5 months ago•4 min saved

Former NC officer arrested in Florida for planned mass shooting at Jazz Fest

A veteran North Carolina law enforcement officer, Christopher Gillum, was arrested in Florida on charges that he planned to travel to New Orleans to stage a mass shooting at the Jazz & Heritage Festival and then commit suicide by cop; authorities found a handgun and about 200 rounds in his hotel room, and he awaits extradition to Louisiana. Gillum previously worked for the Chapel Hill Police Department, Carolina Beach Police Department, and Orange County Sheriff's Office.

via WRAL|

#crime #gillum #jazz-and-heritage-festival

crime5 months ago•1 min saved

Suspected mass shooter arrested in Florida over JazzFest attack plan

A North Carolina man was arrested in a Destin, Florida hotel on suspicion of planning a mass shooting at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, with a handgun and about 200 rounds of ammunition found in the room; he’s wanted on terroristic threats and will be extradited to Louisiana to face charges, as federal authorities and the FBI investigated, and there are no known direct threats to festivals at this time.

via The Guardian|

#crime #destin-florida #extradition-to-louisiana

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Uncovering the Mariemont High School Shooting Plot: A Story of Prevention and Mental Health Challenges"

A 14-year-old student at Mariemont High School in Cincinnati has been arrested for plotting a mass shooting, with an adult co-conspirator from out of state. The plot was foiled after another student overheard threats and reported it to the police. The community is coping with the aftermath, and there are discussions about trying the suspect as an adult, as well as considerations of his Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis. Faith leaders have organized a prayer event for the community, and experts caution against blaming the crime solely on the suspect's developmental disorder.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|

#aspergers-syndrome #crime #mariemont-high-school

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Teen Arrested for Plotting Mass Shooting at Ohio Synagogue

A 13-year-old boy in Ohio has been arrested and accused of conspiring to carry out a mass shooting at the Temple Israel synagogue. The boy was allegedly communicating with an unknown person in Washington state through the Discord group-chat app. The FBI was alerted to the boy's online discussions by employees of Discord. During an interview with the FBI, the boy admitted to being part of multiple antisemitic and political groups on Discord. The boy has been charged with inducing panic and disorderly conduct and is scheduled for trial in December. Antisemitic hate crimes have been on the rise, and the Anti-Defamation League expressed horror at the allegations, emphasizing the need to address hate and threats on social media.

via Canton Repository|

#antisemitism #crime #discord