Mack Davis, a man from Owosso, Michigan, pleaded guilty to a hate crime for planning a mass killing targeting the LGBTQI+ community. He intended to attack a political party headquarters and a nearby bar, both places he linked to gay people. Davis faces a possible life sentence for his actions, according to the U.S Attorney's Office.
Davis, 22, admitted in court that he planned mass shootings at two locations targeting gay people. He had collected weapons and done surveillance. U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison said, "He intended to commit mass shootings at two locations — destroying countless lives and devastating our community — all because of his fanatical hatred for gay people." Law enforcement stopped the plot before any harm was done. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said, "This kind of vile and heinous hate-fueled violence, intended to target innocent people based on their sexual orientation, runs contrary to our values as Americans," as reported by the U.S Attorney's Office.
Mack Davis was arrested by the Owosso Police after vandalizing his neighbors' property and firing a gun illegally. From July 2023 to June 2024, he researched and paid tribute to mass killers online. Authorities found that he had firearms, ammunition, bomb-making materials, and a knife with a homophobic slur. Davis pled guilty to a federal hate crime. "Mack Davis’ guilty plea to a federal hate crime highlights the unwavering dedication of law enforcement to uphold the safety and security of every community in Michigan," said FBI Special Agent Cheyvoryea Gibson. The case is being prosecuted, and a sentencing hearing will be scheduled, as stated by the U.S Attorney's Office.
