BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (Jan. 7, 2026) — A Breckenridge man has been arrested after threatening to commit a mass shooting.
On January 7, 2026, Summit County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence in unincorporated Breckenridge after receiving multiple reports of a male threatening to kill himself and others.
Deputies responded to the suspect’s residence and confirmed the suspect, identified as Nathaniel Zabik, was inside within approximately 15 minutes of the initial report. Deputies established a perimeter to prevent Zabik from leaving the area while the investigation continued.
Concurrently, detectives reviewed electronic messages written and sent by Zabik that detailed plans and a timeline to carry out a mass shooting within Summit County. Based on that information, probable cause was established for Zabik’s arrest.
At approximately 3:20 p.m., Zabik attempted to leave the residence and was taken into custody by deputies without incident.
Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons said, “We recognized the threat Zabik posed to our community and immediately isolated and contained him. Deputies acted quickly and decisively to ensure there was no risk to public safety.”
Zabik was booked into the Summit County Detention Facility on the following:
• CRS 18-11-202 (2 Counts): Inciting Destruction of life or property, a Class 6 Felony
• CRS 18-3-206 (2 Counts): Menacing, a Class 5 Felony
• CRS 18-9-111 1(e)(2) (2 Counts): Harassment, a Class 2 Misdemeanor
This investigation is ongoing, and information is subject to updates and change.
Formal charges will be determined by the District Attorney’s Office.
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