Teen Faces Jail for Online Threats, White Supremacist Beliefs
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Nineteen-year-old Eric Byrd from Raleigh faces potential imprisonment for posting online threats of a mass shooting targeting Black and Hispanic people. His charges stem from Instagram posts between February and March 2026, revealing white supremacist beliefs and praise for past attackers. Byrd, who lived with his parents and had mental health struggles, bought ammunition and once owned an AK-47 rifle. Authorities continue to build their case, emphasizing the swift response to online threats before any harm occurred.
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