A man accused of shooting at an ABC affiliate in Sacramento left a handwritten note threatening officials in President Donald Trump’s administration following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The suspect, 64-year-old Anibal Hernandez-Santana, faces multiple charges, including firearms violations and assault. Authorities said he opened fire on the station shortly after ABC affiliates pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! from their schedules.
Investigators recovered a note at the scene written by Hernandez-Santana, according to reports. It read: “For hiding Epstein & ignoring red flags. Do not support Patel, Bongino, & AG Pam Bondie. They’re next.” The message was signed with the initials “CK,” followed by the phrase “from above.”
Prosecutors said the initials likely referred to Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on a Utah university campus earlier this month. Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho said the evidence suggests Hernandez-Santana’s actions were politically motivated.
“The note is circumstantial evidence that Hernandez-Santana had a political motive behind the shooting,” Ho said.
“We’re still looking at investigating the case, but he chose a very particular target, and with the notes that he left behind and the target in place and the recent dismissal of the Jimmy Kimmel show, I think there’s circumstantial evidence there to show that this was politically motivated crime by this individual,” Ho added.
National Review reported that officials confirmed that Hernandez-Santana allegedly fired three rounds into the building during the incident. No injuries were reported as a result of the gunfire.
