New footage shows the dramatic moment FBI agents confronted a Utah man who threatened to kill Joe Biden by throwing what appeared to be a smoke bomb during his visit to the state before he was shot dead.
Craig Deleeuw Robertson, 75, was murdered by the FBI on his doorstep in Provo – an hour’s drive from Salt Lake City.
Video shared on social media showed neighbors peering out from behind curtains, watching the raid in fear.
The FBI attempted to issue arrest and search warrants at Robertson’s home at 6:15 a.m., but was met with resistance. Sources told the AP that Robertson, who had a large armory at home, was armed when they arrived.
Officers in protective gear are seen approaching his door and are heard yelling at him.
One of the officers threw what appeared to be a smoke bomb, which exploded in the left of the image, at the front door
Robertson lies on the sidewalk in front of his home after Wednesday’s shooting
Robertson owned a custom woodworking business but didn’t renew his license after it expired last year, according to state records
One then throws what appears to be a smoke bomb, which explodes at the front door.
The actual shooting is unclear, but photographs from the scene show Robertson lying on his back, dead on the front steps of his home.
“The FBI takes seriously all shooting incidents involving our agents or task force members,” the agency said in a statement.
“In accordance with FBI policy, the shooting incident is being reviewed by the FBI’s inspection division.
“As this is an ongoing matter, we have no further details to provide.”
The FBI began investigating Robertson in April and the Secret Service was notified in June.
For months, Robertson had been posting daily threats on what is believed to be his Facebook page, revealing his obsession with the president and his fantasies about hurting him.
A message reads, “There is only one creature in this universe that I hate more than Joe Biden. It’s Lucifer, Biden’s brother!”
While monitoring Robertson’s home on March 19, a special agent tried to talk to Robertson about his messages, according to Fox13.
Robertson replied, “I said it was a dream!”
He told the officer to come back with a warrant.
Robertson, who owned a custom woodworking business, worked as a structural steel and welding inspector for 45 years before retiring and starting his own business.
His messages became increasingly violent and threatening, targeting Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in addition to Biden.
Robertson, 75, was gunned down on his doorstep by officers in Provo – an hour from Salt Lake City – after being alerted to his posts about the president
Robertson had several photos of himself posing with guns and wearing tactical gear on social media
Craig Robertson in another photo with his guns in a body armor, ski mask and helmet
The threats involved plans to take physical action and the FBI deemed them “credible”
Robertson shared numerous photos online of the heavy guns he stacked in a massive gun cache at his home, including sniper rifles and AR-15 style weapons
In March, Robertson threatened to kill Bragg, who oversees the criminal investigation of former President Donald Trump.
“I wait in the courthouse parking garage with my suppressed Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm to smoke a radically foolish prosecutor who should never have been elected,” he wrote at the time.
“HELLO, THERE, TO ANOTHER CORRUPTED B______!!!”
Most of his social media posts revolved around the president or his son Hunter — and many contained violent and very specific physical threats.
“In my dream I see Joe Biden’s body in a dark corner of a DC parking garage with his head severed and lying in a huge pool of blood. Hooray,” he wrote.
As Biden’s planned visit to Utah drew closer, Robertson increased his specific threats.
Posts posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday contained bloodthirsty content about how he would brutally murder the commander-in-chief
The page, which posted pro-Trump comments, also had more death threats against Biden’s brother, Kamala Harris, and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
On Monday, Robertson is reported to have written, “I hear Biden is coming to Utah. Digging out my ghillie suit and wiping the dust off the M24 sniper rifle.”
“Welcome Baffoon to Chief!” he concluded the post, which was written in bold black letters on a pink and purple swirly background.
He then wrote, “Hey FBI, are you still monitoring my social media? Just checking so I’m sure I have a loaded pistol handy in case you come by again.’
On Tuesday, his Facebook posts contained bloodthirsty content about how he would brutally kill the commander in chief.
He also shared numerous photos of the heavy weapons he has stacked in a massive gun cache in his home, including sniper rifles and AR-15-style weapons.
Court documents show that Robertson threatened to ‘inflict bodily harm’ on Biden during his visit to Utah
Special agents were attempting to issue arrest and search warrants at a Provo residence when they shot and killed Craig Deleeuw Robertson at around 6:15 a.m.
Law enforcement officers are investigating the scene of a shooting involving the FBI in Provo, Utah, on Wednesday
Robertson, who was accused of making threats against President Joe Biden, was shot and killed by FBI agents hours before the president was expected to land in the state on Wednesday
A Provo police officer walks away as FBI officials and other law enforcement officers stand outside the home of Craig Robertson, who was shot and killed by the FBI during a raid on his home
The investigation began in April and the US secret services became aware of it in June
President Joe Biden delivers remarks Wednesday morning on the economy at Arcosa, a windmill manufacturing plant in Belen, New Mexico.
Later that day, an arrest warrant was unsealed before Biden arrived in the state on Wednesday.
Court documents show that Robertson, who describes himself as “MAGA TRUMPER,” threatened to “inflict bodily harm” on Biden during his visit to Utah.
He was charged with interstate threats; threats against the president; and influencing, obstructing and retaliating against federal law enforcement officials through threats.
The FBI raided his home early Wednesday morning, just hours before Biden was due to be in town for a series of speeches and visits.
An FBI official said the raid was related to an investigation into threats against Biden and other political figures in previous weeks.
The threats involved plans to take physical action and the FBI deemed them “credible.”