Florida authorities uncovered a chilling arsenal of 18 firearms, 12,000 rounds of ammunition, police uniforms, and Nazi insignias in the home of a 22-year-old man who was romantically linked to a deceased teen school shooter and planning multiple mass attacks.
At a Glance
- Damien Blade Allen, 22, was arrested in Florida on charges related to planning multiple mass shootings, including attacks on churches and law enforcement
- Allen was romantically involved with Natalie Rupnow, 15, who killed three people in a Wisconsin school shooting before her death
- Authorities discovered 18 firearms, 12,000 rounds of ammunition, law enforcement uniforms, badges, and Nazi insignias in Allen’s home
- Allen and Rupnow extensively discussed weapons, tactical operations, and racist attacks through TikTok messages
- He is being held without bond and faces charges of threatening a mass shooting, unlawful use of a communication device, and unlawful use of a badge
A Deadly Partnership Uncovered
In a disturbing case that crosses state lines, Florida authorities have arrested 22-year-old Damien Blade Allen after discovering his extensive communications with Natalie Samantha Rupnow, the 15-year-old who carried out a deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin. The pair exchanged thousands of messages on social media platforms including TikTok, where they used the handles “Senpai_Kiro” and “targetedbloodsport.” Their communications revealed not just a romantic connection but a shared interest in planning mass violence with racial motivations, particularly targeting Black churches and law enforcement facilities.
What makes this case particularly alarming is the arsenal discovered during the search of Allen’s Loxahatchee home. Investigators found 18 firearms, including fully automatic weapons, more than 12,000 rounds of ammunition, a Taser, and multiple law enforcement and military uniforms. Allen also possessed an authentic sheriff’s office badge, gun belt, and drove a vehicle outfitted to resemble an official law enforcement vehicle. The FBI investigation revealed Allen had identified seven potential attack locations and had been discussing weapons and tactical plans with Rupnow since May 2024.
A Florida man charged with planning a mass shooting had ties to Abundant Life Christian School shooter Natalie Rupnow, authorities say. https://t.co/Qiz1XfthF0
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) May 2, 2025
Ready to Execute Multiple Attacks
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw didn’t mince words about the threat Allen posed to the community. “This guy was ready to go, had all the equipment, had the propensity to do it. It was a just a matter of what day was going to set him off to go do it,” Bradshaw stated at a press conference. He emphasized the potential devastation Allen could have caused: “This is a dangerous, dangerous individual. Can you imagine the damage he would have done with 12,000 rounds of ammunition and fully automatic ARs?”
The investigation revealed Allen’s disturbing online activities, where he not only threatened mass violence but also impersonated a Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy and operated an illegal business selling firearms without a federal license. Authorities are still investigating how Allen acquired his law enforcement gear and vehicle. The discovery of Nazi insignias among his possessions further highlights the extremist ideologies fueling his violent intentions. Allen is being held without bond as he awaits a pretrial detention hearing.
A Complex Web of Connections
The investigation has uncovered a troubling pattern of communication between multiple individuals planning violent attacks. Rupnow, who killed three people and injured six others at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, was also in contact with Alexander Paffendorf from Carlsbad, California. Paffendorf admitted to discussing weapons and explosives with Rupnow, hoping to develop a romantic relationship. He now has a three-year gun violence restraining order against him. Court documents reveal Rupnow manipulated her father into purchasing firearms for her before the school shooting.
Perhaps most chilling was the discovery of a manifesto titled “War Against Humanity” in Rupnow’s bedroom, containing racist ideology and detailed plans for mass shootings. Messages between Allen and Rupnow showed their shared commitment to carrying out violence together, with one exchange featuring Allen writing “We go down together” and Rupnow responding “Correct.” The case highlights the increasing concern about online radicalization, particularly among young people, and the role of social media platforms in facilitating connections between individuals with violent intentions.
