Officials say former police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival | Flipboard

Flipboard · 🇺🇦 public Ukraine · Apr 23, 2026 · 390 words · By CNN

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The article presents several unrelated news snippets, including reports of arrests related to planned mass shootings in New Orleans and Ukraine, and updates on political actions involving the Justice Department and the U.S. military. It also includes a segment detailing The New York Times' coverage of an investigation into a reporter's story concerning the FBI director's girlfriend.

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Claims checked 9

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What happened

Officials say former police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival A former police officer was arrested in Florida on Wednesday after authorities found information suggesting he planned a mass shooting at a festival in…

Why it matters

Christopher Gillum of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is wanted in Orleans Parish on a …

Common ground

The clearest point to anchor on is this: Christopher Gillum of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is wanted in Orleans Parish on a ….

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Christopher Gillum of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is wanted in Orleans Parish on a …”

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Multiple web search results state that Christopher Gillum of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was wanted in Orleans Parish on charges related to terroristic threats, and that he was subsequently arrested in Florida.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of US state-level prosecutors, often known as district attorneys. In states which hold partisan elections for prosecutorial positions, the party affiliation of each prosecutor is noted.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_district_attorneys_in_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Peter Brian Hegseth (born June 6, 1980) is an American government official and former television personality who has served since 2025 as the 29th United States secretary of defense. Hegseth studied p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Hegseth

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ronald Dion DeSantis (; born September 14, 1978) is an American politician, attorney, and former naval officer serving since 2019 as the 46th governor of Florida. A member of the Republican Party, he…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_DeSantis

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Claim 2: “Authorities say a man suspected of planning a mass shooting at a large New Orleans festival was arrested at a Florida hotel with a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.”

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Multiple web search results corroborate that a man suspected of planning a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival was arrested in Florida, and that authorities found a handgun and ammunition during the arrest.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Archdiocese of New Orleans (Latin: Archidioecesis Novae Aureliae; French: Archidiocèse de la Nouvelle-Orléans; Spanish: Arquidiócesis de Nueva Orleans) is an archdiocese of the Catholic Church in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archdiocese_of_New_Orleans

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Housing Authority of New Orleans is a housing authority in New Orleans, Louisiana, tasked with providing housing to low-income residents.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housing_Authority_of_New_Orlea…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — New Orleans (commonly known as NOLA or The Big Easy, among other nicknames) is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Louisiana. With a population of 383,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans

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Claim 3: “The event was not named, but the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, commonly known as JazzFest, runs …”

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The web search results confirm that the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is an annual event held at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is commonly known as Jazz Fest.

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web search NEUTRAL — The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (commonly called Jazz Fest or Jazzfest) is an annual celebration of local music and culture held at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Jazz_&_Heritage_Fe…

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web search NEUTRAL — The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has revealed its highly-anticipated music lineup for the 2026 celebration, taking place April 23 - May 3. Jazz Fest celebrates New Orleans a…
https://www.jazzandheritage.org/2026-new-orleans-jazz-fest/

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web search NEUTRAL — I would like New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to send me information about the latest events, information and offers.
https://www.nojazzfest.com/

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Claim 4: “Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said it had foiled multiple planned school attacks by minors allegedly recruited by Russian operatives via social …”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reported foiling planned school attacks by minors allegedly recruited by Russian operatives via social media platforms.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 24 February 2022, during the Russo-Ukrainian war, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, starting the current phase of the war, the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. By Apri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukrai…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) is the principal security agency of Russia and the main successor agency to the Soviet Union's KGB; its immediate predecessor was the Feder…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Security_Service

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Security Service of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Служба безпеки України, romanized: Sluzhba bezpeky Ukrainy [ˈsluʒbɐ bezˈpɛkɪ ʊkrɐˈjinɪ]; abbreviated as SBU [СБУ] or SSU) is the main internal security agen…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_Service_of_Ukraine

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Claim 5: “Vitaliy Blonskiy, the son of one of the victims of an April 18 mass shooting in Kyiv, says he recognized his father in a video posted on social media …”

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The evidence provided only contains general links related to mass shootings (Columbine, Las Vegas) and does not contain any specific evidence regarding Vitaliy Blonskiy recognizing his father in a social media video related to an April 18 Kyiv shooting.

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web search NEUTRAL — FBI’s video reenactment of an active shooter incident.
https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/run-hide-fight-092120.m…

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web search NEUTRAL — Make sure you subscribe to get your regular crime fix: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1s9576cQFdQq3QTtTxocmAOn April 20, 1999, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harr...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9mUpUHk3nE

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web search NEUTRAL — (0:00) What Was the Las Vegas Shooting? (10:43) The Active Shooter at...
https://x.com/TuckerCarlson

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Claim 6: “President Donald Trump said Thursday he has ordered the U.S. military to "shoot and kill" small Iranian boats that …”

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Multiple web search results report that President Donald Trump stated that he ordered the U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' boats in the Strait of Hormuz, specifically mentioning Iranian boats or mine-laying activities.

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web search NEUTRAL — President Donald Trump said he has ordered the U.S. Navy "to shoot and kill any boat" that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/trump-hormuz-strait-iran-war…

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web search NEUTRAL — President Donald Trump in a morning social media post ordered the U.S. military to "shoot and kill" Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz after seizing another tanker associated with ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/united-states-military-oil-tan…

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web search NEUTRAL — President Trump on Thursday said he ordered the U.S. military to "shoot and kill" any boat caught putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as his administration ramps up mine-clearing efforts in ...
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5844885-donald-t…

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Claim 7: “The New York Times said the Federal Bureau of Investigation “began investigating” its reporter Elizabeth Williamson after she wrote a story involving FBI director Kash Patel titled “Patel’s girlfriend seeks fame and fortune, escorted by an FBI SWAT team.””

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Claim 8: “The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has issued an order rescheduling certain marijuana products to a lower drug …”

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Multiple web search results confirm that the Department of Justice announced an order rescheduling certain marijuana products to a lower drug classification (Schedule III).

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web search NEUTRAL — Washington — The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has issued an order rescheduling certain marijuana products to a lower drug classification, while moving to expedite the process to ...
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/marijuana-products-justice-depa…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made a landmark decision Thursday, immediately reclassifying FDA-approved marijuana products and state-licensed ...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/schedule-iii-acting-ag-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that certain marijuana products will be placed in Schedule III under federal law, a move officials say is intended to expand resear…
https://www.dailyfly.com/2026/04/23/doj-moves-to-reclassify-…

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Claim 9: “A former police officer was arrested in Florida on Wednesday after authorities found information suggesting he planned a mass shooting at a festival in New Orleans, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.”

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Multiple web search results report that a former police officer/deputy from North Carolina was arrested in Florida (Okaloosa County) for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a festival in New Orleans. Sources mention the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office and the individual's identity.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) is a joint city-county law enforcement agency which has primary responsibility for law enforcement, investigation, and corrections within the consolidated City …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacksonville_Sheriff's_Office

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) is a law enforcement agency serving Miami-Dade County, Florida. The MDSO is the largest sheriff’s office in the southeastern United States and operates out of ei…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami-Dade_Sheriff's_Office

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Okaloosa County is a county located in the northwestern portion of the U.S. state of Florida, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the Alabama state line. As of the 2020 census, the population was 211…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okaloosa_County,_Florida

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