Naples Church Staff Thwart Mass-Shooting Threat: 23-Year-Old Arrested

Naples church staff swiftly intercepted a potential mass shooter Sunday at Manantial de Vida Church on Golden Gate Parkway, leading to the arrest of 23-year-old Angel Antonio Arreguin of Naples.

🚨 What Happened

• Around 12:30 p.m. on July 6, a church employee spotted Arreguin pacing in the lobby during a service. He claimed he was a “trained killer,” asked how much it would cost to halt a mass shooting, and was visibly armed.

• Staff calmly engaged the suspect while one discreetly called 911 and another ushered children out of the building.

• Deputies quickly arrived and disarmed him, recovering a loaded handgun with a round in the chamber plus 60 rounds of 9 mm ammo in three magazines.

🔒 Charges & Custody

Arreguin was arrested and faces:

• Two felony counts of threatening to discharge a destructive device

• One misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct

• He’s also been placed under the Baker Act for mental-health evaluation, and barred from the church.

🙏 Community Reaction

• Most congregants were exiting or unaware when the threat unfolded; the service ended early, and attendees left through side exits, minimizing panic.

• Deputies said Arreguin appeared to be in a mental-health crisis, guiding their response toward de-escalation and professional evaluation