Man tied to Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect arrested

The FBI says a self-described white nationalist with a social media connection to the suspect in last month’s Pittsburgh synagogue massacre has been arrested on gun-related charges after his relatives reported concerns about his behavior.

Thirty-year-old Jeffrey Clark Jr., of Washington DC, made his initial court appearance yesterday following his arrest last Friday.

The FBI says Clark posted social media messages describing synagogue shooting suspect Robert Bowers as a “hero” and warning the massacre is a “dry run for things to come.”

An agent’s affidavit says Clark’s relatives contacted the FBI after his younger brother killed himself within hours of the Pittsburgh attack. The FBI says Clark stated he and his brother fantasized about killing “Jews and blacks.”

Clark’s attorney doesn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

— AP