Utah resident Craig Robertson was killed Wednesday while FBI agents attempted to execute a search and arrest warrant, and officials say the man had made numerous online threats against President Biden and other politicians.
Federal law enforcement sources told Fox News that Craig Robertson was killed around 6:15 a.m. Wednesday by FBI agents who were attempting to serve an arrest and search warrant at a Provo, Utah residence. A law enforcement source told Fox News Digital the individual had a weapon.
Biden landed in Salt Lake City on Wednesday afternoon for a scheduled visit to the state. Provo is about a 45-minute drive from Salt Lake City.
Robertson was charged with interstate threats, influencing, impeding, and retaliating against federal law enforcement officers by threat, and threats against the president, according to a federal complaint filed Monday.
Prosecutors allege Robertson posted the following on social media on Monday: “I hear Biden is coming to Utah. Digging out my old…