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FBI Thwarts Texas Pride Shooting Threat, Arrests New Mexico Man

7/7/2026

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FBI agents acted quickly after an anonymous tip to stop a shooting at the Texas Pride parade.
Investigators traced the IP address used for threatening posts on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Facebook page back to Michael Thompson’s home.
Thompson, 44, was arrested in New Mexico for the threats and faces five years in prison.
FBI Director Kash Patel praised the joint Texas-New Mexico effort, noting the Pride event proceeded without incident.

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Story summary

FBI agents acted quickly after an anonymous tip to stop a shooting at the Texas Pride parade.
Investigators traced the IP address used for threatening posts on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Facebook page back to Michael Thompson’s home.
Thompson, 44, was arrested in New Mexico for the threats and faces five years in prison.
FBI Director Kash Patel praised the joint Texas-New Mexico effort, noting the Pride event proceeded without incident.