A man in New York City was arrested by authorities on Thursday after he was seen walking around the city with a loaded gun and body armor. According to officials, the man’s writings also indicated that he was planning to carry out another mass shooting.
The incident took place just days after the deadly attack in Las Vegas which left 58 people dead and hundreds injured. With the country still reeling from this tragedy, any potential threat of violence has been taken very seriously.
Here are some key points about the arrest:
- A man was seen walking around New York City with a loaded gun and body armor.
- Officials discovered that the man had writings alluding to planning for another mass shooting.
- The incident took place just days after the deadly attack in Las Vegas.
- The suspect has been taken into custody and is being questioned by authorities.
This alarming discovery was made by an off-duty NYPD officer who noticed the man’s unusual behavior and immediately alerted authorities. The suspect, identified as John Smith, 35, was apprehended near Times Square without incident.
Upon further investigation, officials found that Smith had a loaded AR-15 rifle, a handgun, 100 rounds of ammunition and body armor in his possession. However, what was even more concerning were the writings found on Smith’s person, which included phrases like “You gonna learn today” and “I’m coming for you.”
It is unclear at this time if Smith had any specific targets in mind or if he was acting alone. But authorities are not taking any chances and have charged him with multiple counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
New York City Mayor John Doe issued a statement following the arrest, saying: “We cannot let our guard down, especially in light of recent events. Our law enforcement agencies are doing everything in their power to prevent another tragedy and we must support them.”
The incident has once again raised questions about gun control and mental health in the country. The Las Vegas shooting reignited the debate on stricter gun laws, but so far no significant action has been taken.
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