A Texas man is facing multiple charges after allegedly going on a terroristic rampage, making threats of violence against strangers and family members.
Corey Dellinger, 36, has been charged with stalking and making terroristic threats following a series of disturbing incidents in Lubbock County, Texas, where he allegedly threatened to kill people, including a family man at a park, and made chilling online posts.
The Terroristic Rampage
Dellinger’s threats were both public and online, with police reports detailing several instances of violent outbursts. The most alarming of these occurred on July 9, when Dellinger allegedly approached a family at a local park picnic table and began threatening a man, claiming he would get a gun and kill him.
The father, who was sitting with his wife and children, tried to defuse the situation by offering a handshake, but this only triggered further threats from Dellinger, who became enraged.
According to court documents obtained by local CBS affiliate KLBK, Dellinger had been making similar threats of harm for months, including a chilling March post where he allegedly wrote, “Watch me murder my [family member].”
The picnic table incident was reported to police, and the father recounted how Dellinger asked questions about his children before making the threats. After walking away from the confrontation, Dellinger reportedly told the father that he would return with a weapon to carry out his threats.
Threats to Strangers
In addition to the park incident, Dellinger allegedly approached a stranger and identified himself as being with “Anonymous,” a name commonly associated with the infamous hacking group.
The person initially mistook Dellinger for a YouTuber, but things took a terrifying turn when Dellinger pulled out a knife and threatened the individual, claiming he would “get her.”
Dellinger was also seen standing on a local dam, shouting threats at passersby, according to police. These incidents, combined with his history of online threats, led authorities to arrest him after receiving multiple reports from concerned witnesses.
Background and Arrest
Dellinger was reportedly recently released from a mental health facility, though the exact timeline is unclear. According to court documents, he had been making threats toward his family for some time before the incidents escalated.
It is alleged that Dellinger believed a family member was “sleeping with his wife,” which fueled his violent behavior and the threats against those around him.
Dellinger was arrested by Lubbock police and is being held on bonds totaling $130,000. His actions, which included public outbursts and online threats, have raised concerns about his mental state and the safety of the community.
Legal Consequences and Community Impact
The terrifying incidents, particularly the threat made in front of a family with children, highlight the danger of unchecked violent behavior.
As Dellinger faces legal action, the case serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health intervention and community safety in preventing such disturbing events from escalating further.
