Florida Attorney Accused of Threatening to Shoot ICE Agents While Buying Gun

A Florida attorney was arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot ICE agents in the head while attempting to purchase a firearm, federal authorities said.

Lisa White, who lives in Mississippi, was arrested in Long Beach after allegedly threatening to “kill federal agents” while trying to buy a gun and pepper spray, according to a release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Homeland Security Investigations identified White as a Florida attorney in an X post announcing her arrest.

Authorities said White asked whether certain firearms could pierce ballistic vests before allegedly saying she would aim for agents’ heads if their body armor could not be penetrated.

HSI Gulfport special agents responded to the report, interviewed witnesses and located White before arresting her, the agency said.

The investigation began Sept. 23 after an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives alerted HSI about the encounter at High Caliber Guns, according to a criminal complaint obtained by the Sun Herald.

White entered the store at about 11:30 a.m. and told employees, “I need a gun,” the complaint states, according to the newspaper.

She allegedly described herself as an activist and protester and said she wanted a firearm for protection at a protest because she believed “ICE agents are becoming crazy and wild.”

According to the complaint, White also told an employee that she wanted to purchase a gun to kill ICE agents.

During the discussion, White allegedly gestured toward her torso and asked whether the weapons could penetrate an agent’s body armor. If they could not, she said she would need to “hit them in the head, shoulder, arm or leg,” the complaint states, according to the Sun Herald.

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A store employee reportedly warned White that pointing a firearm at law enforcement would likely result in her being killed.

“If I have to die, I have to die,” White replied, according to the complaint.

The employee suggested that White purchase pepper spray instead and referred her to a shooting range for firearms training, the complaint says.

White examined two pistols but left without making a purchase after the store declined to complete the sale and told her she could return in two or three days, the newspaper reported. Employees then notified authorities, leading to the investigation.

“The safety of our personnel is paramount, and HSI takes any threat against federal law enforcement officers with the utmost seriousness,” HSI Gulfport Assistant Special Agent in Charge Matthew Reidell said.

“We commend the vigilance of the citizens for recognizing these threats and notifying law enforcement immediately, which allowed us to intervene swiftly.”

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White remained in custody as agents prepared a federal charge of influencing, impeding or retaliating against a federal official by threat, ICE said.

“Threats against federal law enforcement will NOT be tolerated,” HSI wrote on X. “HSI will continue to investigate threats against the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect our homeland.”

The arrest comes as ICE reports a sharp increase in threats and attacks against its personnel.

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In its release, the agency cited an increase of more than 1,600% in assaults, 3,300% in vehicle attacks and 8,000% in death threats against ICE officers. It did not provide the underlying totals or comparison period.

ICE said President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin have made clear that violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated, warning that people who threaten or attack officers face arrest and prosecution.

News Outlet reached out to White for comment.