UNM Police Arrest 2 Men Over Alleged Plot to Hurl Objects at TPUSA Event
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 7
UNM Police Arrest 2 Men Over Alleged Plot to Hurl Objects at TPUSA Event
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 7
Summary
Kevin Castro and Harrison Magnus were arrested Monday after University of New Mexico police said they planned to throw objects at attendees of a Turning Point USA campus event.
Court documents say Castro hurled a lacrosse ball toward the crowd, nearly hitting someone; he faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, disorderly conduct and conspiracy charges.
Magnus was accused of discussing the plan with Castro and was charged with conspiracy, disorderly conduct and concealing identity; video posted by the TPUSA chapter showed police leading him away in handcuffs.
UNM said it supports free expression but will not tolerate threats or violence on campus, as the arrests added to scrutiny after a separate New Hampshire incident involving a TPUSA volunteer.