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Former Camp Counselor Arrested for Alleged Violent Threats Against Texas Summer Camp
A former camp counselor faced arrest last weekend after making alarming threats against a Christian summer camp in Texas. Reports indicate he threatened to replicate a tragic act of violence if provoked.
Authorities arrested 23-year-old Mario Bernal from Vernal, Utah, on Sunday. This action followed claims that he issued terroristic threats directed at Christian Camp Cho-Yeh, located in Livingston. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office provided details in their social media announcement.
Bernal was allegedly on the verge of being fired due to accusations of mistreatment towards children. Reports suggest he repeatedly warned that he would recreate the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, an event that resulted in the deaths of 12 students and one teacher, if the camp terminated his employment.
Details Surrounding the Alleged Threats
According to a warrant for Bernal’s arrest, he indicated that he would
