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74-Year-Old Man Arrested for Threatening Trump Before Pennsylvania Rally

Paul Gavenonis, 74, arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot Trump at Penn State rally, making terroristic threats during parking pass purchase.

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Updated: Oct 29th, 2024, 8:23 PM ET

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A 74-year-old man, Paul Gavenonis, was arrested in Pennsylvania for allegedly threatening to kill former President Trump before a rally. While trying to purchase a parking pass at Penn State, he expressed a desire to shoot Trump, describing plans to climb a building and gesturing with his hands. Witnesses reported his comments, prompting intervention by Penn State police and the U.S. Secret Service. Gavenonis faces charges of disorderly conduct and making terroristic threats, and he is currently being held without bail after expressing suicidal thoughts. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

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