FBI fatally shoots man who threatens to kill President Biden
In a targeted raid on Wednesday morning, FBI agents fatally shot a man in Utah who was under investigation for making threats against US President Joe Biden. The identity of the man has not been released to the public.
The incident unfolded when FBI agents, carrying arrest and search warrants, attempted to enter a residence in Provo, according to sources reported by KSL, Salt Lake City’s NBC television affiliate.
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The investigation into the individual’s threats began in April, and the Secret Service was informed of the situation in June, as confirmed by anonymous officials to ABC News.
Authorities had concluded that the man’s threats posed a genuine risk of physical harm. “The incident began when special agents attempted to serve arrest and search warrants at a residence,” stated an FBI spokesperson, addressing the situation to KSL. “The subject is deceased. The FBI takes all shooting incidents involving our agents or task force members seriously.”
The FBI’s swift response to threats made against the President emphasizes their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of national leaders.