Overview
- Michael Penchung Lee, a 27-year-old former 'incel', was arrested after threatening a mass shooting at the University of Arizona, specifically targeting fraternity and sorority members.
- Lee made the threats via multiple messages on Snapchat, stating his intention to purchase an AR-15 for the shooting.
- The suspect confessed to authorities that he wrote the messages in the Snapchat group chat and had attempted to purchase a firearm two months prior, but decided against it.
- Lee also repeatedly mentioned 'the day of Retribution', which officials believe refers to the 10th anniversary of a 2014 mass shooting at the University of California by Elliot Rodger, another self-proclaimed incel.
- Despite being arrested and facing federal charges, Arizona's weak gun laws could potentially allow someone in crisis like Lee to obtain a firearm without a background check.