![]() ![]() At the meeting, Smith took possession of three auto sears and three inert hand grenades in exchange for $690 in cash. On December 5, 2022, Smith provided the CHS with a $200 down payment for three hand grenades, priced at $250 per hand grenade.Īccording to court documents, on December 14, 2022, under the supervision of law enforcement, a meeting between Smith and the second CHS was arranged. ![]() Smith told the CHS that he wanted three hand grenades to outfit his tactical vest and discussed a plan to purchase the grenades. On November 28, 2022, Smith asked whether the CHS knew about M67 fragmentary grenades, which are hand grenades used by the U.S. The CHS told Smith that he could obtain the auto sears for him, and Smith provided the CHS with a down payment of $60. In online messages, Smith discussed learning about his “enemy” by watching police bodycam shootings online.Īccording to court documents, on November 17, 2022, Smith asked a second CHS for auto sears to convert his AR-15 style rifle and his Glock handgun into fully automatic machine guns. The FBI also discovered Smith had access to an AR-style rifle, handguns, body armor, and a Kevlar helmet. Smith stated he is “pro mass shooting,” sympathized with the Parkland school shooter, and expressed admiration for the individual charged with the recent shooting at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub. The FBI’s investigation revealed evidence that Smith was preparing for a violent exchange with police. In November and December 2022, Smith began communicating via a social media platform with an FBI confidential human source (the “CHS”). Getting in the Garden Groove with John Schroeder. ![]()
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