OKLAHOMA CITY — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (USAO - Oklahoma, Western), published as received.

OKLAHOMA CITY – TAYLOR RYAN PRIGMORE, 31, of McLoud, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to threatening to murder federal law enforcement officers, communicating a threat, assaulting federal officers, and brandishing a firearm in the furtherance of a crime of violence, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

“Threats and attempts to harm federal agents are serious crimes that result in severe consequences,” said U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.  “We will always support the men and women of law enforcement who work hard each day to maintain our safety, and we will hold accountable those who threaten or obstruct their work.”  

"Mr. Prigmore’s guilty plea represents an important step toward accountability for his disgraceful actions that endangered the lives of FBI agents as they carried out their sworn duties,” said FBI Oklahoma City Acting Special Agent in Charge Joe Skarda. “Violence and intimidation have no place in our society, and the FBI will continue working alongside our law enforcement and prosecutorial partners to ensure those who engage in such conduct are brought to justice."

According to court records, between May 9, 2025, and January 17, 2026, a YouTube account belonging to Prigmore posted multiple comments on various videos threatening to kill Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and others. Prigmore also threatened to kill law enforcement officers who came to his residence, stating that he wanted to kill “as many as possible.”

On January 19, 2026, FBI agents arrested Prigmore following a brief standoff at his residence. During the standoff, Prigmore fired multiple rounds at federal agents. No one was injured. 

On November 2, 2026, Prigmore was charged with, and pleaded guilty to, a four-count Superseding Information, charging Prigmore with threatening to murder federal law enforcement officers, communicating a threat, assaulting federal officers, and brandishing a firearm in the furtherance of a crime of violence. As part of his plea, Prigmore admitted he willfully threatened to murder Federal law enforcement officers, sent another threat to injure others, and intentionally assaulted and interfered with federal officers with a firearm which he brandished. 

At sentencing, Prigmore faces up to life in federal prison, and fines of up to $1,000,000.

The FBI Oklahoma City Field Office’s Joint Terrorism Task Force investigated the case, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Arvo Mikkanen and Matt Dillon are prosecuting the case.

This case is part of the nationwide National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 initiative, which is a White House directed, interagency effort to integrate federal, state, and local partners in protecting First Amendment rights while targeting individuals and organizations engaged in political violence. 

Reference is made to public filings for additional information.