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14-Year-Old Arrested for Church Shooting Plot, Child Pornography

2/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jose Pagan Jr., a 14-year-old Florida resident, was arrested for planning a mass shooting at a local church.
Pagan also faces charges for possessing child pornography.
Authorities acted on a tip about Pagan's access to firearms and an attack plan in Wimauma.
The investigation links him to a neo-Nazi satanic group that promotes violence for spiritual purposes and has heightened church security.

History

Historical Context

The rise of neo-Nazi groups in the United States, such as the Aryan Nations, became evident in 1990, coinciding with over 600 active hate groups reported by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The arrest of Jose Pagan Jr. for planning a mass shooting underscores the ongoing radicalization of youth influenced by extremist ideologies, highlighting the urgent need for community vigilance against hate-driven violence.

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Story summary

Jose Pagan Jr., a 14-year-old Florida resident, was arrested for planning a mass shooting at a local church.
Pagan also faces charges for possessing child pornography.
Authorities acted on a tip about Pagan's access to firearms and an attack plan in Wimauma.
The investigation links him to a neo-Nazi satanic group that promotes violence for spiritual purposes and has heightened church security.

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