US News OCT 31, 2025
WATCH: Alabama Sheriff says they thwarted a mass shooting plot targeting synagogues, public figures
Sheriff Smith noted that the setup suggested Shoemaker was "ready to go and utilize it somewhere," with no intention of surrendering—he explicitly planned to "shoot it out with police" and die in the process.
Weapons and Evidence Seized
A search of Shoemaker's residence uncovered a disturbing arsenal, signaling his readiness for large-scale violence:
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