Texas law enforcement officials arrested a local man whom they claim was planning to open fire at a Walmart.
Coleman Thomas Blevins, 28, of Kerrville, was arrested last Friday on a warrant for terroristic threat to create public fear of serious bodily injury, the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office announced in a statement on Sunday.
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One day before his arrest, officials “intercepted a message indicating that Blevins was preparing to proceed with a mass shooting. In the message, Mr. Blevins made a specific threat that included Wal-Mart,” the sheriff’s office said.
In executing a search warrant, officers found “firearms, ammunition, electronic evidence, concentrated THC, and radical ideology paraphernalia, including books, flags, and handwritten documents,” the statement read.
“This case reminds us that we need to always be vigilant. Many think ‘that can’t happen here,’ and it was well on the way to happening,” said Sheriff Larry Leitha. “Our investigators did outstanding work in this case and possibly saved many lives. The plot interrupted in this case is unthinkable. We appreciate the assistance of all our law enforcement partners, including the FBI, DPS, KPD, and Secret Service.”
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“We’d like to remind the public — if you see something, say something,” he added. “The KCSO, working with other law enforcement professionals, will continue to stop threats to our community, and bring those responsible to prosecution.”
Prior to the arrest, Blevins was on active felony probation and was not allowed to own a firearm. He is back in jail, the sheriff’s office said.
“The FBI or other federal authorities may seek federal charges in this case. As with all criminal cases, charges may be added or modified prior to trial. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty,” the statement read.
