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Man planning mass shooting in New Orleans arrested, authorities say

Man planning mass shooting in New Orleans arrested, authorities say

Summary

A former North Carolina police officer named Christopher Gillum was arrested for planning a mass shooting at a festival in New Orleans. Authorities caught him in Florida before he reached New Orleans.

Key Facts

  • Christopher Gillum is 44 years old and used to work in law enforcement in North Carolina.
  • He threatened to carry out a mass shooting at a festival in New Orleans.
  • Gillum was arrested without any problems at a hotel in Destin, Florida.
  • He was on his way to New Orleans when authorities arrested him.
  • The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s office was involved in the arrest.
  • No shooting happened because authorities stopped him in time.
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