Minnesota Resident Detained Over TikTok Threat to Pam Bondi

A man from Minnesota found himself in custody after allegedly posting a threatening message on TikTok targeting the Attorney General, Pam Bondi.

This TikTok post, which reportedly suggested a $45,000 reward for Bondi's capture 'dead or alive', sparked serious concerns and was brought to the FBI’s attention on October 9 by a user in Detroit.

The content of the post included an alarming image of Bondi overlaid with a sniper scope, and the disturbing caption implied consequences if the public's demands were unmet.

Federal authorities identified the account as belonging to Tyler Avalos, a 30-year-old resident of St. Paul, Minnesota. Court documents revealed that his TikTok handle displayed anarchist connections, notably through symbols and associated links.

Avalos has a criminal background inclusive of a felony stalking charge from 2022 and past convictions for domestic assault.

He appeared in court in Minneapolis, underscoring the gravity of the situation and legal proceedings that ensued.

The incident drew public attention through coverage by Seamus Hughes of the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center.