A Florida man with an alarming arsenal and a disturbing digital relationship with a deceased school shooter has been arrested after allegedly planning mass shootings against churches and law enforcement.
At a Glance
- Damien Blade Allen arrested in Loxahatchee, Florida, for plotting mass violence
- Linked via TikTok to deceased Wisconsin school shooter Natalie Rupnow
- Police seized 18 guns, 12,000+ rounds, and law enforcement-style gear
- Allen’s online messages discussed targeting religious and police sites
- FBI tip helped thwart potentially catastrophic attacks
Digital Conspiracy and Mass Violence Plot
Damien Blade Allen, 22, of Loxahatchee, was arrested after a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed extensive plans to carry out mass shootings. According to NBC Miami, Allen had acquired a large cache of weapons and had communicated regularly with Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow, the 15-year-old who shot multiple people before taking her own life at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, in December 2024.
As detailed by Newsweek, Allen and Rupnow used TikTok aliases “Senpai_Kiro” and “targetedbloodsport” to exchange violent fantasies, discuss tactical gear, and coordinate ideological motivations. Allen allegedly wrote “We go down together,” to which Rupnow responded “Correct.”
Weapons Cache and Police Impersonation
During a search of Allen’s residence, police found 18 firearms—including fully automatic rifles—over 12,000 rounds of ammunition, tactical vests, ballistic plates, and flashbang grenades. Also seized was a modified Ford Crown Victoria styled to look like a police cruiser, complete with a laptop mount and radio system.
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw emphasized the severity of the threat in a WISN report: “This guy was ready to go, had all the equipment, had the propensity to do it. It’s just a matter of what day was gonna set him off. This is a dangerous, dangerous individual.”
Law Enforcement Response and Legal Ramifications
The FBI received a tip that triggered the investigation, ultimately preventing what officials described as “an imminent threat.” Allen is now facing federal firearms charges and remains held without bond in Palm Beach County.
The case has raised renewed concerns about how extremist content and violent ideology can spread through social media platforms. Authorities believe the connection between Allen and Rupnow played a critical role in radicalizing both individuals.
As law enforcement agencies nationwide examine potential copycat threats, this case underscores the need for proactive surveillance of digital platforms and rapid interagency coordination. Allen’s court date is pending, and investigations into the broader scope of his plans continue.
