Florida man charged in NYC subway shooting threat promoted himself as mixed martial arts fighter, feds say

A Florida man accused of threatening a mass shooting in New York City over Thanksgiving weekend promoted himself as a mixed martial arts fighter, according to new documents in Tampa Federal Court.

Robert Trout III posted on social media promotional ads depicting himself in boxer shorts and promoting appearances at “gyms, locations, and events” on Florida’s Gulf Coast, says a criminal complaint.

At a hearing Friday, a judge ordered Trout, 19, jailed while his case is pending trial.

The criminal complaint, made public Friday, said Trout “has a criminal history including aggravated assault, possession of a concealed weapon, resisting arrest without violence, and theft.”

The Pinellas Park, Fla. resident was arrested Nov. 22 after posting online video in which he displayed firearms with clips capable of holding multiple rounds, and stated his plans to “cause havoc on the subway.”

“I’m gonna shoot anybody I see on on [sic] that f***in’ train – I’m just gonna walk on that train and start f***ing unloading,” Trout said, according to the criminal complaint.

The complaint said Trout claimed to have two “30s” — apparently a reference to magazines capable of holding 30 rounds.

“Two 30s — that’s sixty shots; that’s sixty people dead,” he said. “I’m going to walk to Grand Central or some s**t and just hit upeverybody on the f***in’ train. If you’re from New York City, do not take the train on Thursday evening, bro.”

Trout faces five years in prison if he is convicted of federal charges of making a “true threat” to injure other people in interstate communications.