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Monday, October 12, 2026

Law enforcement agencies aware of threat to Phoenix LGBTQ supporters - The Arizona Republic

Ethan Schmidt, who is known for his anti-mask activism, said this June he would be making "massive scenes" at Target and "expose" LGBTQ supporters at the stores across Phoenix.

Law enforcement agencies said they are aware of the threats.

In a video that has been uploaded to social media, Schmidt attacked the pride-themed campaign that Target has in celebration of Pride Month. Schmidt said he has already "exposed" the company before but said this is going to be "next level stuff."

Schmidt also said he likes to "hunt" LGBTQ supporters in his free time and said he would go on "hunting expeditions" soon across Arizona and Phoenix.

"Keep an eye out for that because if you support the LGBT agenda, you are not safe," Schmidt said in the video and laughed.

In the same Twitter thread where Schmidt's video was uploaded, there is another video of Schmidt that shows him talking to an employee at Target and saying he is offended by the campaign. The employee told him she is just a worker and that he could call corporate.

Sgt. Andy Williams, a spokesperson with Phoenix police, said the department is aware of the Twitter thread. In a statement, the department said detectives are looking into the threats as part of an ongoing investigation.

"We understand statements made in the video may be concerning to members of our community. The large retail store and their security team are also aware of the video and its contents. We ask the public to contact the police if there is anything they...



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