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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/...n4383593.shtml

cbs4denver.com - Investigators Look Into Possible Plot To Kill Obama

DENVER (CBS4/AP) ― CBS4 has learned at least four people are under arrest in connection with a possible plot to kill Barack Obama at his Thursday night acceptance speech in Denver. All are being held on either drug or weapons charges.

CBS4 Investigator Brian Maass reported one of the suspects told authorities they were "going to shoot Obama from a high vantage point using a ... rifle … sighted at 750 yards."

Law enforcement sources tell Maass that one of the suspects "was directly asked if they had come to Denver to kill Obama. He responded in the affirmative."

The story began emerging Sunday morning when Aurora police arrested 28-year-old Tharin Gartrell. He was driving a rented pickup truck in an erratic manner according to sources.

Sources told CBS4 police found two high-powered, scoped rifles in the car along with camouflage clothing, walkie-talkies, wigs, a bulletproof vest, a spotting scope, licenses in the names of other people and 44 grams of methamphetamine. One of the rifles is listed as stolen from Kansas.

Aurora police alerted federal officials because of heightened security surrounding the Democratic convention, Dudley said.

"Clearly we found there are federal implications -- otherwise we would not have notified them," Det. Marcus Dudley with Aurora police said. "The weapons clearly would cause great concern."

Subsequently authorities went to the Cherry Creek Hotel to contact an associate of Gartrell's. But that man, identified as Shawn Robert Adolph, 33, who was wanted on numerous warrants, jumped out of a sixth floor hotel window. Law enforcement sources say Adolph broke an ankle in the fall and was captured moments later. Sources say he had a handcuff ring and was wearing a swastika, and is thought to have ties to white supremacist organizations.

A third man -- an associate of Gartrell and Adolph, Nathan Johnson, 32, was also arrested. He told authorities that the two men "planned to kill Barack Obama at his acceptance speech."

Johnson, along with his girlfriend, Natasha Gromek, are also under arrest on drug charges.

The Secret Service, FBI, ATF and the joint terrorism task force are all investigating the alleged plot.

The U.S. Attorneys Office has scheduled a news conference for Tuesday afternoon. The U.S. Attorney in Denver said it does not believe there is a credible threat to Obama or the convention.

"It's premature to say that it was a valid threat or that these folks have the ability to carry it out," said a U.S. government official familiar with the investigation. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.

U.S. Attorney Troy Eid said the case was under investigation.

"We're absolutely confident there is no credible threat to the candidate, the Democratic National Convention, or the people of Colorado," Eid said in a prepared statement.

[krackhead]

Gotta be the KKK! Go to hell KKK!

[Bourkster]

Eh, was bound to happen.



To those who -repped me.
The dissapproval of a negro president may not be too apparant, however when such a change occurs and when that change will be so influencial, some may be led to fear, anxiety or anger.

White suppremacy still exists in the USA, and with these such psychological affluences, it was almost apparant to occur.

[dopex]

So pretty much if he was driving in said "erratic" manner, he'd be dead? =o

[Getrich]

Wow. I was surprised at how he fell from the building and only had a broke ankle. I would think he would get much worse from 7 stories.

[YoNoid]

obama sucks

[Bourkster]

To those who -repped me.
The dissapproval of a negro president may not be too apparant, however when such a change occurs and when that change will be so influencial, some may be led to fear, anxiety or anger.

White suppremacy still exists in the USA, and with these such psychological affluences, it was almost apparant to occur.

[ooobongooo]

Maybe they'll get him next time...

[tojokid93]

Originally Posted by Bourkster

To those who -repped me.
The dissapproval of a negro president may not be too apparant, however when such a change occurs and when that change will be so influencial, some may be led to fear, anxiety or anger.

White suppremacy still exists in the USA, and with these such psychological affluences, it was almost apparant to occur.

I dont know if you know this but it wont be for long. Scientists predicted by 2050 whites will no longer be a supremacy.

[7usabball]

im not surprised he was going to get shot at/ ppl planned on it etc.

luckily hes not, but seriously Obama is the best president out thr... McCain..... or however u spell him, hes like george bush, and a republican fag

OBAMA ftw

[Stev]

Don't give the KKK so much credit. They are a bunch of retarded rednecks.

When you read the erratic driving or reckless driving was a reason to pull over a vehicle that was filled with drugs or weapons etc. It's because the cops were tipped off and said they saw a traffic violation(which may or may not be true, but it doesn't matter because they don't need a video camera or proof that reckless driving occurred, it becomes irrelevant once they get pulled over)

I don't like Obama, but I'm glad these low lives got put away. There is no reason to shoot someone like that.

[redforeva]

Originally Posted by tojokid93

I dont know if you know this but it wont be for long. Scientists predicted by 2050 whites will no longer be a supremacy.

You mean to say majority.

[7usabball]

Originally Posted by redforeva

You mean to say majority.

no SUPREMACY

[Gibson]

you have to follow a little acronym. MWTOTW

M e x i c a n s
w i l l
t a k e
o v e r
t h e
w o r l d

[DC27]

I think obama will help the USA became a better nation........THIS BETTER NOT BE JFK ALL OVER AGAIN.....BECAUSE SERIOUSLY EVERYBODY KNOWS THE GOVERNMENT DID.