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FGCU student charged with threat to conduct mass shooting or act of terrorism

A Fort Myers student at FGCU was arrested after investigators said his online messages crossed into a written mass-shooting and terrorism threat.

When
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Where
Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers
Official source
WINK News
Posted by LeeScoop June 16, 2026 Fort Myers

What happened?

WINK reports Joseph Antonio Baer, 21, was arrested after an FBI Safe Streets Task Force and Fort Myers police investigation. Court records say investigators tied him to messages praising mass-casualty attackers and discussing plans to buy a rifle after turning 21. Authorities argued the statements amounted to true threats, not protected speech.

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