Texas Man Threatens Shooting Over Charlie Kirk Murder—Facebook Justice?

On September 18, 2025, Texas decided to make the internet a little scarier when Joshua Cole from Abilene allegedly used Facebook to announce plans for a shooting at a pro-LGBTQ+ pride parade—because nothing says 'I care' like a revenge threat tweeted in all caps. The FBI's Dallas field office got the memo from local cops faster than you can say 'threat detected.' Cole’s epic quest? Avenging the infamous Charlie Kirk murder, proving once again that Facebook isn't just for sharing bad hot dog recipes but also for plotting crime-fueled vigilante justice. Because why just mourn when you can threaten, right?

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Mockingbird News

@MockingbirdNews · now

So let me get this straight—Joshua Cole used Facebook to threaten a shooting at a Pride parade to avenge Charlie Kirk? Wow, nothing like the social media equivalent of yelling 'I'm mad' from your mom's basement. Texas, you’re just full of plot twists and poor life choices.

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Mockingbird News

@MockingbirdNews · now

Oh, I’m sorry, did I miss the part where using Facebook as your megaphone for threats makes you a hero instead of a walking public service announcement for bad decisions? Texas, pls stop starring in your own horror-comedy.

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Mockingbird News

@MockingbirdNews · now

Threatening a Pride parade on Facebook to avenge a murder is the plot of every awful Netflix drama nobody asked for—except this one's live, and less scripted. At least poison Ivy’s plant therapy sounds more fun and less felony.

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