North Carolina Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Advance Auto Parts Executives
A North Carolina man is arrested for sending chilling threats to Advance Auto Parts execs, demanding website changes – or else. đ #News #RaleighNC #NorthCarolina #Crime
RALEIGH, NC – A North Carolina man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to murder the families of Advance Auto Parts executives, frustrated by the companyâs website functionality. The chilling messages sent by the 46-year-old have led to serious federal charges and a swift response from law enforcement.
Arrest Made After Violent Threats Sent to Company Executives
Edward Scott Huffman, 46, was arrested and charged with transmitting a threat in interstate commerce after sending threatening messages through the Advance Auto Parts website in early December.
The company contacted the FBI on December 6, reporting the threats.
The messages demanded that the company change the individual in charge of the website and app management by December 25. If the company did not meet the deadline, Huffman threatened to kill the families of executives.
In one of the messages, Huffman wrote, “I live in Raleigh and am an expert sniperâŠI vow that I will hunt down your entire executive board and put bullets in their FAMILIESâŠthere will be no stopping me from punishing your executives by murdering their families for refusing to improve the accuracy of your website search function.”
Evidence Found on Huffmanâs Phone
Following the investigation, authorities traced the threatening messages to Huffman and obtained evidence linking him to the crime.
In a search of his phone, law enforcement reportedly found an image of a rifle mounted with a scope. Additionally, there was a text message conversation where Huffman allegedly stated that he would have murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson if given $50,000 and a rifle that could not be traced back to him.
Legal Consequences for Huffmanâs Threats
Huffman now faces federal charges, which could result in up to five years in prison if he is convicted.
U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr. condemned the threats, saying, âWhether targeting a kid in a classroom or a boss in a boardroom, we wonât normalize violent threats meant to intimidate workers or strike fear in families. Threats to kill are not how we resolve differences in America, and itâs a federal crime.â
He added, âWeâll take swift action against anyone threatening an American anywhere in the world for what they believe, how they pray, or where they work. Period.â
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