FLORIDA – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said it has arrested a Seattle, Washington, man who is alleged to have repeatedly threatened to kill a family member living in Florida, where agents believe he was heading when he was arrested.
According to the FDLE, its agents arrested Christopher Tyler Cox, 25, for 36 counts of written or electronic threats to kill, do bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the arrest.
The FDLE said it began its investigation in January after Cox allegedly made repeated threats through email stating his intentions to kill a family member living in Florida. At the time, Cox was living in Seattle, Washington, and a warrant was signed for his arrest.
Earlier this month, agents said they learned that Cox was traveling in Missouri on his way to Florida. He entered the state yesterday and was arrested last week at a hotel in Pasco County. Agents said they believe he may have been making his way to the home of the person he threatened.
Cox was booked into the Pasco County Jail. The Office of the State Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit, will prosecute the case.
