Florida woman accused of threatening to shoot Trump
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A 21-year-old Florida woman is accused of threatening to shoot President Donald Trump at an upcoming event in Daytona Beach, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Daytona Beach woman makes threats against Trump
What we know:
Allison Albro, of Daytona Beach, was arrested early Friday after officials said she posted a threat against the president on social media Thursday night.
The sheriff's office said Albro was visited by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office Domestic Security Unit and the U.S. Secret Service after the threat was posted on social media.
Allison Albro, 21, is accused of making threats against President Donald Trump, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. (Credit: Volusia County Sheriff's Office)
According to deputies, Albro said she was "joking," that she didn't have access to a weapon and that she would never hurt anyone.
Albro was taken to the Volusia County Jail where she's facing charges of written threats to kill or do bodily injury and unlawful use of a communication device, according to the sheriff's office.
Allison Albro, 21, is accused of making threats against President Donald Trump, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. (Credit: Volusia County Corrections)
Trump to speak at Daytona Beach rally on Friday
Albro's threat came ahead of Trump's visit to Daytona Beach for a rally.
The event will take place at the Ocean Center. Since it's a presidential visit, there are already increased security measures in place for the event.
Trump is expected to speak at 7 p.m.
The president is making stops across the country before Election Day on Nov. 3.
The Source: This story was written based on information released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.