Man Arrested for Threatening New Orleans Festival

Man Arrested for Threatening New Orleans Festival

Author: The Daily News Now! April 23, 2026 Duration: 1:18
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North Carolina man, Christopher Gillum, arrested in Florida for threatening a mass shooting at New Orleans festival. Hes charged with terrorist threat and held in Okaloosa County jail. Gillum planned to attack the event, open fire, and engage in a shootout with police. He was tracked down using license plate cameras and arrested at a hotel in Destin. The New Orleans Jazz Fest, attended by 60,000 to 70,000 people daily, began on April 23rd, making the timing of the arrest crucial. The motive behind the threat remains unknown, but authorities praised the use of technology and interagency cooperation in preventing the attack.

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