Sunrise Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Black, Gay, and Jewish People

Keith Thomas Flynn, 29, posted violent social media videos and was charged with intimidation by written or electronic threat to kill or injure.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 6:15am

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A 29-year-old Sunrise, Florida man named Keith Thomas Flynn was arrested after police say he posted a series of violent social media videos threatening to kill Black, gay, and Jewish people, as well as burn down homes with families inside. The investigation began after a Crime Stoppers tip about Flynn's Instagram account, which contained the explicit threats. Flynn admitted to posting the content and was charged with intimidation by written or electronic threat to kill or injure.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing issue of online hate speech and extremism, and the challenges law enforcement faces in identifying and responding to credible threats of violence made on social media platforms. It also raises concerns about the mental health of the suspect and the need for better intervention and support systems to prevent such incidents.

The details

According to the police report, Flynn posted videos on Instagram in which he made explicit death threats and statements indicating he would shoot and kill people, break into homes, and burn houses down with families inside. The posts specifically targeted gay people, Black people, and Jewish people, with Flynn using racial slurs and promising to "sneak into your house and kill you" and "slaughter every Jew." Detectives described the posts as erratic and threatening, with Flynn claiming "no one believes" he would follow through on the violence.

  • On January 28, 2026, detectives traveled to a residence in Weston to obtain a positive identification of Flynn.
  • Also on January 28, 2026, Flynn was interviewed by police and admitted to posting the threatening content. He was then arrested and transported to the Broward County Main Jail.

The players

Keith Thomas Flynn

A 29-year-old Sunrise, Florida resident who was arrested and charged with intimidation by written or electronic threat to kill or injure after posting violent social media videos threatening to kill Black, gay, and Jewish people and burn down homes with families inside.

Sunrise Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the threats made by Keith Thomas Flynn on social media and arrested him.

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What they’re saying

“I mean, if you're gay, I'll fucking shoot you. Like I will, I'll kill you. I've been said that but no one believes it. But yeah, I will murder you. I will sneak into your house and kill you. I will burn down your home with your family in it. It is really that simple.”

— Keith Thomas Flynn

What’s next

Flynn is currently being held without bond at the Broward County Main Jail. The judge will determine whether to grant him bail at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need for better mental health support and intervention systems to identify and address individuals making credible online threats of violence, especially those targeting marginalized communities. It also underscores the challenges law enforcement faces in monitoring and responding to extremist rhetoric on social media platforms.