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
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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.
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Staff calmly engaged the suspect while one discreetly called 911 and another ushered children out of the building.
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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:
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Two felony counts of threatening to discharge a destructive device
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One misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct
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He’s also been placed under the Baker Act for mental-health evaluation, and barred from the church.
🙏 Community Reaction
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Most congregants were exiting or unaware when the threat unfolded; the service ended early, and attendees left through side exits, minimizing panic.
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Deputies said Arreguin appeared to be in a mental-health crisis, guiding their response toward de-escalation and professional evaluation
