Utah Suspect Shot and Killed During FBI Raid Over Threats Made Against President Biden: 'Cleaning the Dust Off the Sniper Rifle'

Both parties deemed the alleged threats made by the suspect to be “credible” and the raid was launched on Wednesday morning as President Biden was preparing to visit Utah later Wednesday night.

“The incident began when special agents attempted to serve arrest and search warrants at a residence,” the FBI said in a statement. “The subject is deceased.”

“The FBI takes all shooting incidents involving our agents or task force members seriously," the agency continued. "In accordance with FBI policy, the shooting incident is under review by the FBI's Inspection Division.”

“As this is an ongoing matter, we have no further details to provide."

The suspect was reportedly facing three counts in connection to the alleged threats he made against President Biden and other officials – including interstate threats; threats against the president; and influencing, impeding, and retaliating against federal law enforcement officers by threat.

One threat was reportedly posted online on August 6 – just three days before Biden’s visit to the state and the day of the raid that resulted in Robertson’s death.

The Secret Service confirmed the incident on Wednesday. The agency also confirmed that Biden was briefed on the matter and that the president’s scheduled plans to visit Utah did not change as a result of the shooting.

“The Secret Service is aware of the FBI investigation involving an individual in Utah who has exhibited threats towards a protectee,” the agency said in a statement.