Fresno State freshman WR accused of threatening mass campus shooting

Christian Malik Pryor, a Fresno State walk-on football player, was arrested Monday in connection with an anonymous social media post that threatened a mass shooting on the Fresno State campus.

The anonymous threat was made via the instant messaging app Yik Yak and the sender threatened to “release my frustrations” at 3 p.m. on Monday. The post included a picture of the Henry Madden Library on campus.

According to the Fresno Bee, the post read in part (original spelling retained): “the time is here. @3PM I will release my frustrations. Tired of dirty looks, get rejected, nd being talked about bc how I dress. My choice of weapon M4 Carbine…”

Several students saw the original post and word quickly spread via social media. Authorities were made aware of the threat around noon. The university used its Twitter account to make students and faculty aware of the threat and to keep people updated on the search for the poster. At 2:28 p.m., the university announced that it had the suspect in custody.

Policed traced the post through the sender’s IP address. Pryor was arrested in the Duncan Building, which is in the center of Fresno State’s athletic complex. Pryor was booked into Fresno County Jail on a charge of making a criminal threat. His bond was set at $20,000.

The FBI and Fresno Police were involved in the incident and Pryor could face state and federal charges.

Fresno State Police Chief David Huerta said Pryor confessed to the threat but did not give a reason for making it.

Pryor is an 18-year-old walk-on receiver for the Bulldogs. He has yet to appear in a game. Coach Tim DeRuyter said following Monday’s practice that he didn’t have any details about the threats and players were instructed not to speak about Pryor or the incident.

Following the arrest, police assured the public that Pryor was acting alone and said school would resume as usual on Tuesday. However, there would be an increased police presence on campus.

For more Fresno State news, visit FSBulldogs.com.

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