Fuentes' account aligns with a statement released by Berwyn police, which said a man wanted in a triple homicide downstate was killed in a shootout with officers near Fuentes' home.

Summary

Far-right provocateur Nick Fuentes claimed an armed man, later identified as a suspect in a triple homicide, attempted to assassinate him at his Berwyn, Illinois home.

Police fatally shot the gunman, John R. Lyons, after he disobeyed commands and fired at officers. The incident occurred amid rising tensions following the public doxxing of Fuentes’ address.

Separately, Fuentes is charged with misdemeanor battery for allegedly pepper-spraying a protester outside his home following his controversial social media post, “Your body, my choice. Forever.”

Fuentes decried harassment and threats against him, saying he fears for his safety and plans to relocate.

  • AbidanYre@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    “We also live in a free country where you can speak without people showing up and trying to hurt you,” Fuentes shot back. “I’m in fear for my life, people have been posting my address online for the past three days telling me they’re coming to kill me, they’re coming to rape me.”

    Threats of rape are only free speech when Nick is the one making them. Got it.