On June 15th, a Las Vegas man was arrested for allegedly threatening mass violence at the Stanley Cup victory parade. The man, identified as 24-year-old Kenneth Joseph Lucas Jr., was taken into custody after making a series of threats on social media, including one that read, “I’m going to shoot up the Stanley Cup parade.”
The threats were made in the wake of the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup victory, which was celebrated with a parade and rally in Washington D.C. on June 12th. The FBI was alerted to the threats by a concerned citizen who saw them on social media and contacted law enforcement.
Lucas was arrested at his home in Las Vegas and charged with one count of making a threat of mass violence. He is currently being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court later this month.
The arrest of Lucas is a reminder of the importance of vigilance when it comes to potential threats of violence. It is also a reminder that social media can be used to spread dangerous messages that can have serious consequences. In this case, Lucas’s alleged threats were taken seriously and law enforcement acted quickly to ensure the safety of those attending the Stanley Cup victory parade.
It is important for everyone to be aware of the potential dangers posed by social media and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement. By doing so, we can help keep our communities safe and secure.
