On November 14, 2025, the Gilmer Police Department obtained and expedited an arrest warrant for Adolfo Lopez after investigators learned he had posted a threat on social media stating he wanted to “shoot every car” in the pickup line at Gilmer Intermediate School.
Officers quickly located Lopez and took him into custody without incident. He was arrested on a charge of Terroristic Threat under Texas Penal Code §22.07.
Police emphasized that at no point were students or staff in immediate danger. The Gilmer Police Department said it remains committed to safeguarding local schools and the broader community.
