Authorities arrest man suspected of planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival
Summary
Authorities arrested a man in Florida who was suspected of planning a mass shooting at a large festival in New Orleans. The man was found with a handgun and ammunition and will be sent to Louisiana to face charges. Law enforcement agencies from several states worked together to stop the threat.Key Facts
- A man from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was arrested at a hotel in Destin, Florida.
- He was suspected of planning a mass shooting at a large Louisiana festival, possibly the New Orleans JazzFest.
- The man was wanted for terroristic threats by the Department of Public Safety.
- Police found a handgun and about 200 rounds of ammunition in his hotel room.
- Federal authorities identified the threat and contacted local police in Florida.
- The man was arrested without incident and will be sent to Louisiana for charges.
- Louisiana state police and the FBI are continuing to investigate.
- New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno praised the cooperation between multiple law enforcement agencies.
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