{"id":2077436,"date":"2023-10-24T05:53:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T09:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-man-charged-for-allegedly-planning-mass-shooting-at-rock-climbing-festival\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T05:56:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T09:56:54","slug":"oregon-man-charged-for-allegedly-planning-mass-shooting-at-rock-climbing-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-man-charged-for-allegedly-planning-mass-shooting-at-rock-climbing-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon man accused of plotting mass shooting at rock climbing festival faces charges."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Foregon-man-charged-for-allegedly-planning-mass-shooting-at-rock-climbing-festival%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2077436&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>An Oregon Man Arrested\u2062 for\u200b Allegedly Planning Mass Shooting at Rock Climbing Event<\/h2>\n<p>An Oregon man was arrested on Oct. 21 and charged with allegedly planning to carry out a mass shooting at\u2062 a rock climbing event in Deschutes County, according to officials.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement officers arrested Samson Z Garner, a 39-year-old Portland resident, after receiving information\u2063 from Portland Police Bureau detectives about an individual who was &#8220;planning a violent attack&#8221; during an event in the\u200b Deschutes\u200c County area, the Deschutes County \u200bSheriff\u2019s Office said\u200b in \u2063a \u200cmedia release.<\/p>\n<p>Detectives with the Deschutes County Sheriff\u2019s Office subsequently worked with the Portland Police Bureau throughout the week to investigate Mr. Garner and his alleged\u200d planned attack.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/2-arrested-in-connection-with-2021-lake-tahoe-area-shooting-that-killed-man-wounded-his-wife-5515506?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>2 Arrested in Connection With 2021 Lake Tahoe-Area Shooting \u2062That Killed Man, Wounded His Wife<\/h3>\n<p>    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>10\/23\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/alaska-airlines-flight-diverted-over-credible-security-threat-suspect-arrested-5515222?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Alaska Airlines Flight Diverted Over\u200c &#8216;Credible Security Threat&#8217;; Suspect Arrested<\/h3>\n<p>    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>10\/23\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They found \u200cthat he had left his home in Portland and was in Deschutes County\u2064 on Oct. 19, according to \u2063the\u2062 media release.<\/p>\n<p>Officials were able to locate Mr. Garner and his vehicle and, working with the SWAT\u200c Team members, arrested \u2064him without \u200bincident.<\/p>\n<p>Evidence of Mr. \u2063Garner&#8217;s alleged planned attack was later discovered by police during a search.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Garner\u2062 was\u200c subsequently charged with attempted murder, attempted first-degree assault, attempted second-degree assault, and unlawful use of a weapon.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>&#8216;No Continued Threat&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Detectives have\u2062 determined there is no continued threat as Garner is now in custody and, at this\u200c time the investigation \u200dindicates that Garner was acting alone,&#8221; the sheriff\u2019s office said. &#8220;DCSO detectives are continuing to work on this investigation along with PPB detectives. Any further \u2062information will be released by\u200d the\u200d Deschutes County District Attorney\u2019s Office.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>While the Deschutes County Sheriff\u2019s Office did not state where Mr. Garner\u2064 was allegedly planning to\u200c carry out the mass shooting, it was widely believed to be at a rock climbing event held\u2063 by the American Alpine Club, a nonprofit\u200b based in Golden, Colorado,\u2064 according to an Oct. 20 \u2064statement posted by the charity.<\/p>\n<p>According to that statement, the American Alpine Club\u200d was &#8220;made \u200baware of a potential threat to the health and safety of attendees to the Smith Rock Craggin Classic&#8221; on Oct. 18.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Suspect Held \u200con $10 Million Bail<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;We worked closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to monitor the situation and evaluate our ability to host\u200c the event, with the safety and\u200b well-being of our staff, volunteers, partners, and participants as our top priority,&#8221; the American Alpine Club said. &#8220;The associated individual was arrested and is now\u200b in custody, and authorities are confident there is\u200d no continued threat.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;We are grateful to the law enforcement agencies for their efforts and support \u2062during this incident,&#8221; the group added.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bendbulletin.com\/localstate\/multnomah-county-man-charged-with-planning-mass-shooting-in-deschutes-county\/article_47d3b284-6f94-11ee-afa6-4751d067d9fa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told<\/a> the \u2063Bend Bulletin that Mr. Garner\u2014whom he identified as Samson Zebturiah Garner\u2014had informed two \u200cacquaintances he planned to shoot people who were \u200brock climbing in Deschutes County.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Police \u2063found\u200b three handguns and an AR-15 rifle in Mr. \u2062Garner&#8217;s vehicle following his arrest, the district attorney \u200dsaid, adding \u200cthat the\u2063 shooting suspect likely posed a danger \u200cto\u200c the general public based on his mental health.<\/p>\n<p>According to \u200bthe district attorney, Mr. Garner was served with an extreme risk protection \u2062order; a one-year court order that can ban an individual from buying, attempting to buy, or \u200cpossessing a firearm, \u200crifle or shotgun if that individual poses\u2062 a high risk of using them to hurt other \u200bpeople or themselves.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Mr. Garner was arraigned \u200dFriday afternoon before Deschutes County Circuit Judge Beth Bagley and \u2063is being held on $10 million\u2062 bail, NBC News <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/oregon-man-arrested-allegedly-planning-shooting-rock-climbing-festival-rcna121660\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>It was not immediately known whether he had legal representation.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What role do \u200devents like the \u2062planned rock climbing event play in\u2062 fostering a sense of community and camaraderie?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ies and volunteers over the course of\u2064 the event to provide a safe and secure environment,&#8221; the statement read. &#8220;The alleged threat was\u2062 addressed \u2063immediately \u200dby the appropriate parties and we are confident in the steps taken\u200c to \u2064ensure \u2062the safety of our climbing community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Garner is currently being held at the Deschutes County\u200d Jail on a $10 million bail, according to jail records. It is unclear if he\u200d has obtained \u200clegal representation at this time.<\/p>\n<p>The incident is another example of the ongoing issue of mass shootings and potential acts of violence that continue to plague communities across the United States. It serves as a \u200cstark reminder of the importance \u200dof remaining vigilant and reporting\u2064 any suspicious activity or threats to local law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement agencies, such as the Deschutes County Sheriff\u2019s Office and the Portland Police\u200b Bureau, play a crucial role in preventing and investigating these incidents. Their collaboration and \u200dquick action in this case helped to protect the community and apprehend the suspect before any harm could \u200doccur.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative that individuals remain proactive in ensuring the safety \u200dof their communities. By staying informed, reporting any concerns,\u200b and supporting law \u2063enforcement efforts, we can work together to prevent future tragedies.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2064 the investigation\u200b into this case continues, the Deschutes County District Attorney\u2019s Office will provide further updates and information regarding the charges \u2062against Mr. Garner. Until then, the community can take solace in\u2064 knowing that there is no continued threat and that law enforcement agencies are \u2064diligently working to ensure their safety.<\/p>\n<p>Events\u2062 like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-man-charged-for-allegedly-planning-mass-shooting-at-rock-climbing-festival\/\" title=\"Oregon man accused of plotting mass shooting at rock climbing festival faces charges.\">planned rock climbing event serve<\/a> as opportunities for people to come together and enjoy shared interests. They should never be \u200dmarred by the threat of\u2064 violence. It is important \u200cthat we support organizations like the American Alpine\u2063 Club in their commitment to providing safe environments for\u200c their participants and continue to participate in these activities to foster a sense of community and camaraderie.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the arrest of Samson Z \u2063Garner for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a\u200b rock climbing event in Deschutes County is a sobering reminder of the potential dangers that exist in our society. However, it is also \u200ca testament to the dedication and effectiveness of our law enforcement agencies in safeguarding our communities. We must remain vigilant, report any suspicious\u2064 activity, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ariz-gov-ducey-urges-biden-admin-to-declare-crisis-at-southern-border\/\" title=\"Ariz. Gov. Ducey urges Biden admin. to declare crisis at southern border\">support law enforcement efforts<\/a> \u2063to ensure the safety and well-being of all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Oregon man, Samson Z Garner, 39, was arrested on Oct. 21 for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a rock climbing event in Deschutes County. 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