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FBI Arrests Man for Threatening Texas Pride Parade

9/29/2025

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FBI agents arrested Joshua Cole in Texas for threatening Pride parade, allegedly in retaliation for Charlie Kirk's murder.
Cole's Facebook comments threatened to "lock and load" and "go hunting fairies" at the event.
He admitted owning a firearm and that his comments could be threats.
The Abilene Pride festival on September 20 had increased security; no incidents.

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Story summary

FBI agents arrested Joshua Cole in Texas for threatening Pride parade, allegedly in retaliation for Charlie Kirk's murder.
Cole's Facebook comments threatened to "lock and load" and "go hunting fairies" at the event.
He admitted owning a firearm and that his comments could be threats.
The Abilene Pride festival on September 20 had increased security; no incidents.