A Marine in New Jersey, Joshua Cobb, 23, was taken into custody on charges of transmitting threats in interstate and foreign commerce after allegedly making online posts threatening violence against white people and planning a mass shooting. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, Cobb had detailed plans and information on potential targets for the attack, including a local gym and an Aldi grocery store in Robbinsville.
Cobb, who joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2023 and was stationed in California until his recent discharge, posted messages on social media indicating his intent to carry out a major attack. He expressed his desire to target white individuals, citing his own struggles as a black male and his lack of understanding of their experiences.
