Texas man arrested for threatening Abilene Pride parade
Joshua Cole of Anson, Texas, was arrested after an FBI affidavit says he posted specific threats to shoot participants at a planned Abilene Pride event, referencing Charlie Kirk’s recent killing. The U.S. District Court filing (Northern District of Texas) and an affidavit by FBI Special Agent Samuel C. Venuti quote alleged Facebook posts under the name 'Jay Dubya' and describe investigators’ interviews and Cole’s booking at Taylor County Jail; a court later ordered Cole detained pending trial citing prior criminal history and danger to the community.
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Texas man accused of threatening to shoot at a local pride event arrested by FBI
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- Suspect: Joshua Cole (Anson, Texas); charged after an affidavit filed Sept. 19, 2025 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
- Alleged statements: on Facebook he wrote 'fk their parade' and 'pay them back for taking out Charlie Kirk' and urged sending 'a clear message' to parade participants.
- Enforcement and custody: FBI authored the affidavit (SA Samuel C. Venuti); Cole was booked into Taylor County Jail; court later ordered he be detained pending trial citing prior 2019 terroristic‑threat arrest and risk to the community.