A Minnesota man with a tumultuous past involving violent offenses is now at the center of federal charges following an alarming TikTok post. The video allegedly offered a $45,000 reward for the assassination of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, a move that swiftly caught the attention of the FBI and launched an extensive investigation across two states.

According to a newly filed affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital, Tyler Maxon Avalos posted an image of Bondi with a red sniper-scope dot on her forehead and the caption “WANTED: Pam Bondi — REWARD: $45,000 — DEAD OR ALIVE (Preferably Dead).”

The incendiary post, flagged by a vigilant TikTok user from Detroit, catalyzed a federal inquiry that traced the digital trail back to a St. Paul apartment complex. Here, authorities apprehended the accused, Avalos, on Thursday.

In a comment beneath a provocative photo, Avalos reportedly wrote, “Cough cough. When they don’t serve us, then what?” This unsettling rhetoric underscored the seriousness of the threat and expedited investigative efforts.

Attorney General Pam Bondi, a prominent figure, was recently seen addressing a law enforcement roundtable at the White House on October 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images).

Further digging into digital footprints from TikTok, Google, and Comcast allegedly connected the account “@liminalvoidslip” to Avalos. This is particularly concerning given his previous record, which includes stalking and domestic violence.

Court records cited in the FBI affidavit show that Avalos, who was born in 1995, has a history of violent offenses in both Minnesota and Florida.

In July 2022, Avalos was convicted of felony stalking in Dakota County, Minnesota, after repeatedly contacting and harassing a victim in violation of state law.

Before that, in August 2016, the affidavit said he was convicted of third-degree felony domestic battery in Polk County, Florida, stemming from an assault on a household or family member.

Earlier that same year, in April 2016, Avalos was charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation in Dakota County, but ultimately convicted of a misdemeanor domestic assault after the charge was reduced.

The FBI affidavit said agents traced the online alias through a Google-linked Samsung device, IP logs and subscriber data, ultimately locating Avalos’ residence and confirming his name on the apartment mailbox.

His TikTok account, investigators noted, also featured anarchist symbols and links to anti-government literature.

His profile also brandished a link to “An Anarchist FAQ book,” according to court filings.

President Donald Trump walks with Attorney General Pam Bondi during a visit to the Justice Department on March 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Investigators allege the viral “murder-for-hire” threat was not a joke or political hyperbole, but a deliberate and interstate communication of violence, a federal crime.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department for comment.