**Frederick, MD -** A perceived threat circulating on social media led to temporary chaos for authorities and resulted in a man being placed in a mental health treatment facility. Frederick Police Department was alerted about a Reddit post involving a man who made a vague threat of a shooting at an upcoming event. In the Reddit post, a man allegedly warned a resident about a potential mass murder happening on May 5, prompting police intervention.
Officials stated they had identified the individual making the alleged threat and were taking necessary steps to address the situation. On Saturday, the department posted on Facebook urging the community to remain calm despite the concerning reports circulating online. The man behind the threats was located and taken into custody by the authorities after they tracked down the origin of the post. Detectives and a crisis response team positively identified the man and apprehended him.
The unidentified man is currently undergoing treatment in police custody and will not be publically named at this time. Local, state, and federal authorities are investigating the matter to determine if criminal charges will be pursued.
