Deputies investigated online threats and a reported in-home shooting and arrested a 27-year-old Millbrae resident. The suspect allegedly sent messages that raised concerns about violence or self-harm and admitted in one message to firing a gun inside his home, attaching a photo of a bullet hole. Deputies obtained warrants and a gun violence restraining order, then arrested him outside his apartment. Inside, deputies found several firearms including an assault rifle, ammunition, tactical gear and pills that appeared to contain fentanyl, along with recently patched holes consistent with the photo. He was booked on charges of discharging a firearm with gross negligence and possessing a controlled substance with a firearm.
An investigation into online threats and the firing of a gun inside a Millbrae apartment ended Thursday in the arrest of a 27-year-old man, authorities said. On Wednesday, deputies learned the suspect was sending messages that raised concerns about violence toward others or potential self-harm, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. He allegedly admitted in one of the messages to firing a gun inside his home and included a photo of a bullet hole in an interior wall.
The man had previous contacts with law enforcement and had multiple firearms registered in his name, authorities said. Deputies obtained arrest and search warrants and a gun violence restraining order for the suspect. On Thursday, deputies arranged to meet the man outside his apartment building in the 100 block of North Rollins Road and safely took him into custody, authorities said.
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