Former Officer’s Plot Unfolds Without Charges | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

A former cop turned alleged mass shooter plotter, Christopher Gillum, was arrested in Florida with a gun and ammo but walked free after a Louisiana grand jury refused to indict him on terrorizing charges — because he hadn’t yet entered the state. Prosecutors struggled to build a case since the attack never occurred, highlighting how hard it is to convict someone for threats that don’t materialize. The FBI and multiple states were involved as Gillum allegedly traveled toward New Orleans and even considered the Florida Keys. His family reported him missing in North Carolina before his arrest…