Illinois Man Arrested for Making Terroristic Threats Against Chiefs Players at Concert

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Politics
04/08/2024 21h14

An Illinois man, identified as Aaron Brown, has been taken into custody after allegedly making terroristic threats against Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce during a Morgan Wallen concert. Brown's arrest came after a social media post went live just before the concert, where he expressed his intentions to harm the players if they were brought on stage.

In the now-deleted post, Brown wrote, "Mr. [redacted] at Arrowhead with the wife. If he brings out [redacted] or [redacted] I'll take the f-in shot. F-k em!" This statement strongly suggests that Brown was referring to Mahomes and Kelce, both of whom were present at the concert and joined Morgan Wallen on stage. Mahomes' wife, Brittany, was also in attendance.

The authorities were alerted to the threatening post on Friday night prior to the concert. They promptly identified the post on X platform, where Brown had used the pseudonym "Gooey Bag" to post his message. Armed with this information, the police were able to locate Brown and his girlfriend within the stadium during the event by contacting him on his cellphone.

Upon his arrest, Brown expressed remorse, describing his actions as "a stupid, stupid, stupid mistake." Though he attended the concert with his girlfriend, it remains unclear whether she was involved in or aware of the threatening post. Brown is now facing charges of making terroristic threats, and his bail has been set at $15,000.

Threats and acts of violence against public figures, especially professional athletes, are taken very seriously by law enforcement. The security measures and response protocols at events like concerts remain a top priority to ensure the safety of all attendees, including artists and performers. Authorities continue to work diligently to investigate such instances and uphold the law.

This incident serves as a reminder that even seemingly nonchalant posts on social media platforms can have severe consequences. The impact of online threats should never be underestimated, and individuals must exercise responsibility and caution when expressing their opinions, especially when it comes to public figures.

As the legal proceedings unfold, it is essential to prioritize the safety and well-being of everyone involved, including the targeted players. The Kansas City Chiefs organization has yet to comment on the incident.

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