Minnesota Man Arrested Offering $45K Bounty for AG Pam Bondi Murder

Tyler Maxon Avalos, a Minnesota man, was arrested and federally charged after allegedly posting a TikTok video offering $45,000 to kill U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, stating she was wanted "dead or alive, preferably dead." The post showed a photo of Bondi with a sniper scope red dot on her forehead and included a threatening caption. The FBI investigation began after a TikTok user flagged the content, leading to Avalos being traced through digital footprints including his Samsung Galaxy phone and IP address. Avalos has a significant criminal history, including convictions for stalking and domestic violence, and his social media profile featured anarchist symbols and links to anti-government literature. Following his arrest, Avalos was released with strict conditions including GPS monitoring, mental health treatment, and restricted internet access. The case highlights the role of technology and social media in both facilitating threats and enabling law enforcement to quickly identify and apprehend suspects.