DESTIN, Fla., April 23, 206—A wanted subject from North Carolina reportedly threatening a mass shooting in New Orleans was taken into custody last night after investigators were able to verify his presence in the area through the county’s Flock camera system.

Christopher Gillum, 45, of Chapel Hill, was arrested without incident by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s office deputies after law enforcement received information he was in the county.

After deputies identified his location, he was taken into custody without incident around 6:40 p.m. at the Destin Hampton Inn hotel at 1625 Scenic Highway 98.

Gillum is wanted in Orleans Parish by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections for making terroristic threats. Authorities obtained information Gillum planned to travel to a festival in New Orleans to conduct a mass shooting.

OCSO deputies recovered a handgun and approximately 200 rounds of ammunition from Gillum’s hotel room. 

Gillum is being held in the Okaloosa County jail pending extradition to Louisiana.

“This disturbing case highlights how technology like FLOCK and strong partnerships between agencies can help prevent potential violence and bring wanted fugitives into custody safely before a tragedy could occur,” said Sheriff Eric Aden.

For additional information on this arrest, contact the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections.

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