Seann Patrick Pietila plotted a mass shooting at a synagogue, authorities said. (Image: FBI)
A young man plotted to commit a mass shooting at a Michigan synagogue and was caught with guns and tactical gear, according to the FBI. Seann Patrick Pietila, 19, was formally charged in documents filed Friday.
The FBI said they got a report of threatening communications exchanged via social media. A user under the name “finnishv64” made threats to commit a mass casualty incident, they said.
“Starting to think plan B is the only option I got left,” he allegedly wrote another user. “[Moai statue emoji] Because fuck this generation for dating to marry.”
He discussed an apparent break up. The other user, “_this_aint_me_88” wrote, “Real though so do I only wish there was easier ways to get guns here bc I really need some at this point man I done with everything as well.”
“Thanks man, means a lot truly! [Smiley face emoji]. Honestly was expecting it,” finnishv64 allegedly wrote of the breakup. “She’s been ignoring me constantly and just been being a dry texter. But yeah I’m just done at this point. Fuck this world and everything in it. I’m gonna start making plans soon, just gotta buy a few more things.”
According to the transcript, both users discussed finnishv64 carrying out a shooting.
“I won’t be taken alive,” the defendant allegedly wrote. “I’ll make sure of that. Remember ‘Heil Hitler!””
