- Ethan Ladner, a 20-year-old resident of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., was arrested following a joint investigation by the FBI and Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) for posting a school shooting threat on social media.
- During the weekend before December 1, 2025, Ladner livestreamed threatening statements on TikTok, explicitly discussing a mass shooting at a school; he later admitted the account was his and claimed he was “attempting to provoke reactions online.”
- The FBI notified WCSO of the threat, leading to Ladner’s swift identification and arrest. Authorities emphasized the action was taken to ensure the safety of students and staff returning after Thanksgiving break.
- Ladner faces a felony charge of making electronic threats of a mass shooting under Florida law. Read More
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