"Treven Michael Gokey, 49, was arrested by Phoenix police on Wednesday (17 September) after a crisis hotline alleged he had threatened to shoot up Cruisin' 7th, a popular LGBTQ+ bar, after being "triggered by political events". According to court documents, quoted by AZ Family, Fox 10 and 13 News, Gokey told officers he was upset by Kirk's death and "wanted to harm others" in response and to "send a message" that "radical left violence breeds a far-right response"."
"Gokey also allegedly told officers that he wanted to be "a martyr for Charlie Kirk", and had a list of transphobic and homophobic comments, including saying "transgenderism should be eradicated". In response to Gokey's arrest, a spokesperson for Phoenix Pride told AZ Family: "We are in constant contact with our civic and public safety partners and are always monitoring potential threats. Gokey has been charged with making a terrorist threat and using a computer to threaten.""
Treven Michael Gokey, 49, was arrested by Phoenix police after a crisis hotline reported he threatened to shoot Cruisin' 7th, a popular LGBTQ+ bar. Court documents say he was "triggered by political events" and upset by Charlie Kirk's death, stating he "wanted to harm others" to "send a message" that "radical left violence breeds a far-right response." He allegedly wanted to be "a martyr for Charlie Kirk" and made transphobic and homophobic comments, including "transgenderism should be eradicated." Phoenix Pride said it is working with public safety partners and will not be intimidated. Gokey faces charges of making a terrorist threat and using a computer to threaten.
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