Florida man fired from job accused of threatening church attacks online: 'Gonna look like a genocide'
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A Florida man recently dismissed from his position is accused of making online threats aimed at churches, according to authorities.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reported that 32-year-old Michael Iaboni was taken into custody after Crime Stoppers received a tip-off.

Officials revealed that Iaboni allegedly shared videos on social media in which he expressed anger over his job loss and issued threats against religious establishments.

In one video posted on November 4, which was subsequently removed, Iaboni reportedly declared, “I got fired and I’m fired up,” as stated by the authorities.

Michael Iaboni, 32, and a sheriff's vehicle

Michael Iaboni, aged 32, faces arrest in Palm Beach County, Florida, for allegedly making online threats against churches. (Image: Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office)

He also allegedly stated that: “It’s all kill shot” before holding up his hands and pretending to hold a rifle mimicking the sound of a firearm being fired. 

“I would never take my own life, but I understand the people that I am going to be going after are and could potentially be dangerous,” he said, according to investigators. 

“Christ Fellowship is on my list to hit also,” the arrest report continued. “My end game is taking you out… It’s not necessarily the people that are yelling that you need to be worried about, it’s the quiet ones. It’s the ones that no longer fear death. I expect death to come fast and very violent. Hopefully I go out fast.”

Palm Beach County Jail.

Michael Iaboni, 32, was arrested after a tip was sent to Crime Stoppers, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office affidavit. (Google Earth)

The report said Iaboni made another threatening post on Nov. 7, where he said it was “gonna look like a genocide.”

The report said that Iaboni lives about 1.5 miles from Christ Fellowship. On Nov. 2, he allegedly signed up for a “Journey” event at Christ Fellowship to learn more about the church. 

Church staffers later notified Palm Beach Gardens police about Iaboni “frequenting the Church recently.”

Police SUV

Investigators said Iaboni posted videos on social media saying he had been fired from his job and made threats against places of worship.  (Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office)

Iaboni is charged with written threats to kill or do bodily harm. He is being held on a $250,000 bond, according to jail records. 

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