A man distraught over a breakup was arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot at people leaving an event at an arena, according to authorities.
A outside view shows the Fedex forum in Memphis, Tenn., April 19, 2022.A 28-year-old man distraught over a breakup with his girlfriend was arrested after police alleged he planned toElijah Hyman was arrested at his apartment early Saturday on a charge of commission of an act of terrorism, according to a statement from the Memphis Police Department.
Police did not specify the date of the planned attack or the event, but rapper Yo Gotti said his annual birthday bash performance at the Forum Friday night was the target. Saturday. "I would also like to thank the Memphis Police Department for their swift and proactive action in ensuring that all attendees returned home safely."Justin Ford/Getty Images, FILE
Officers initially responded to Hyman's apartment around 2:45 a.m. Saturday for an "armed mental consumer call," according to the police statement. Hyman was taken into custody after police spoke to him and his girlfriend, officials said.
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