Overview
- Alexandros Paporakis was arrested after co‑workers alerted police and was charged with making a terrorist threat and unlawful possession of a rifle; a judge ordered him detained and his next court date is October 30.
- Investigators seized an un‑serialized AR‑style rifle, multiple loaded magazines, roughly 300 rounds of ammunition and a tactical vest containing body armour from the suspect’s residence.
- Prosecutors say an eight‑page document titled “Why I Fought” contains neo‑Nazi and white‑supremacist language that dehumanizes Indians, Jewish and Black people and describes plans for mass violence.
- Police say Paporakis drove to a large Aurora temple parking lot on October 11, attempted to fire the rifle which jammed, then sent photos and video to co‑workers who called 911 and triggered his arrest.
- The FBI is assisting local police, Indian diplomatic officials have been notified and temples have increased security as investigators review evidence to determine additional charges and safety steps.