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Ex-NC Officer Arrested in Florida, Charged with Jazz Fest Shooting

4/24/2026

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Christopher Gillum, former North Carolina officer, was arrested Wednesday in Destin, Florida, with a handgun and ~200 rounds.
Family reported him missing Tuesday after he said he owned a gun and threatened to kill Black people.
He faces extradition to Louisiana on Jazz Fest mass-shooting charges.
Louisiana State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) say no direct festival threats are known.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival expects safety.

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Story summary

Christopher Gillum, former North Carolina officer, was arrested Wednesday in Destin, Florida, with a handgun and ~200 rounds.
Family reported him missing Tuesday after he said he owned a gun and threatened to kill Black people.
He faces extradition to Louisiana on Jazz Fest mass-shooting charges.
Louisiana State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) say no direct festival threats are known.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival expects safety.