5 things to know about Craig Robertson, man killed in FBI raid over social media death threats

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter
Craig Robertson, 75, was shot dead by the FBI at his home in Provo, Utah, after making threats to President Joe Biden and other Democrat officials on social media, Aug. 9, 2023.
Craig Robertson, 75, was shot dead by the FBI at his home in Provo, Utah, after making threats to President Joe Biden and other Democrat officials on social media, Aug. 9, 2023. | Screenshot: YouTube/WRAL

The FBI shot Craig Robertson, 75, while attempting to arrest him at his Provo, Utah, home over threats made to President Joe Biden and other elected officials on social media. The social media posts in question were outlined in a criminal complaint published on Aug. 8, one day before his death. 

While the FBI maintains that their shooting of Robertson was justified because he pointed a gun at them, those closest to Robertson are pushing back on claims that he posed a danger to the public. Here are five things to know about Craig Robertson. 

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Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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