An Illinois man was arrested for making a “terroristic risk” to shoot two members of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs group throughout Morgan Wallen’s live performance at Arrowhead Stadium — the place the nation crooner was joined by staff stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, authorities mentioned.
Aaron Brown, of Winchester, made the risk on social media earlier than Wallen’s present, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Workplace mentioned.
Whereas the 2 people weren’t recognized by authorities, Chiefs quarterback Mahomes and tight finish Kelce had been in attendance and joined the nation star on stage.
Kansas Metropolis police had been monitoring threats at Arrowhead on Friday evening after they noticed the risk from X account “Gooey Bag (respectfully)” in opposition to the 2 NFL gamers who “had been current on the occasion.”
The risk, which was redacted in charging paperwork, learn: “Mr. [redacted] at Arrowhead with the spouse. If he brings out [redacted] or [redacted] I’ll take the f–kin shot. F–ok em!”
“Additionally f–ok you bitch!! (hand emoji with center finger up twice) @[redacted],” he added, in response to the grievance.
Patrick Mahomes’ pregnant spouse, Brittany Mahomes, was additionally current on the present.
Police tracked down Brown’s data via his X account and known as his cellphone. He voluntarily advised police he was on the stadium and advised them which part he was sitting in and officers ultimately tracked down him and his girlfriend.
When confronted with the tweet, he advised police, “it was a silly, silly, silly mistake.”
The risk delayed the live performance for about 40 minutes, officers mentioned.
Brown was charged with making a terrorist risk within the 2nd diploma. His bond was set at $15,000.
Wallen, Kelce and Mahomes walked out on stage collectively, movies from the live performance confirmed.
Wallen donned a No. 7 Kansas Metropolis Chiefs jersey — his highschool baseball quantity — which is worn by staff kicker Harrison Butker.
Butker got here underneath hearth earlier this 12 months for making misogynistic feedback.
