Gunman Arrested at Phoenix Comicon Claimed He’s The Punisher and Wanted to Kill Jason David Frank

ABC News ^ | FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017 AT 4:50 P.M. | BENJAMIN LEATHERMAN

[Caipirabob]

New Times has also learned that Sterling allegedly wanted to kill Mighty Morphin Power Rangers actor Jason David Frank (a special guest at this year’s Phoenix Comicon) and claimed he had a vendetta against the star.

Phoenix P.D. arrested Sterling at the Phoenix Convention Center. He was in possession of three handguns, a shotgun, a combat knife, pepper spray, and throwing stars.

[Caipirabob]

Ok, people. It's officially summer in the desert. The heat makes people do strange things on top of the already crazy @ they do. This one's about par for the course I expect.

I mean, what better way to save humanity by taking out "The Green Power Ranger"? Good grief...

Welcome to the desert.

[sam_whiskey]

Throwing stars...lol.

[Caipirabob]

Long, hot Arizona summer...

[Caipirabob]

Appears to me that "Mr Green Power Ranger" would have shredded Sterling in a matter of seconds. I think Sterling may at least owe the police a "Thank you" for saving his sorry, fat @ss.

[corlorde]

Sterling had firearms on him. The “Green power Ranger” would have had his guard down interacting with fans. No amount of movie magic or spinning back kicks will protect you from a shotgun blast to the head by a dedicated shooter. I'm sure the actor wll be much more aware going forward.

[Bigg Red]

A bunch of grownups attached to comic books is crazy enough to begin with....

[marktwain]

Sad. Lost his grip on reality.

[heshtesh]

I’ll be sure to avoid the Arizona summer heat this year especially if his look represents what you look life after to much of it!

[real saxophonist]

The throwing stars are what really got him in trouble.

[Morpheus2009]

Did the actor commit crimes in the past? The Punisher wannabe might think himself delusional lyrics to be the bringer of justice.

[mj1234]

Maybe they can work this in to an episode on the Big Bang theory?

Sorry, just had to .... lol

[wally_bert]

I always wanted to go to Comic-con but know the crowds are insane.

A guy I work with went to one a few years ago. He liked it despite the mobs of people.

We used to go to Dragoncon regularly. I got burned out on it. It got so regimented and for the space, just too crowded.

I liked to go and meet whoever, get an autograph or two, admire the good costumes and go to the panels.

[Salamander]

Considering what's going on in the south, you'd think he go for this one.

[Bigg Red]

I know your reference is to a TV show called “The Big Bang Theory”, but that’s it, sorry. Never watch it.

[Caipirabob]

Did the actor commit crimes in the past? The Punisher wannabe might think himself delusional lyrics to be the bringer of justice.

Well, when we are discussing an assasination of a Power Ranger, we are crossing into the deep, DarkGeek Netherzone. One look at the nutter and it's possible he may actually hold Frank responsible for something along these lines:

[Caipirabob]

My daughter went to this very event for several years. I almost bought her tickets to this year but her friend was out of town. Thank you, God...

My daughter and many young ladies this age do the full blown costumes. These are actually very beautiful women doing this. It's a chance to do something very creative and with anime being so popular with this age group they have an almost unlimited about of subject matter.

[Caipirabob]

LOL!

[InABunkerUnderSF]

So, thankfully the guy had a shotgun, three handguns, a knife, throwing stars and pepper spray but no AR-15 with a Spikes Tactical lower?

[wally_bert]

I’m not a costume wearer but appreciate the really good ones.

At a couple DragonCons there were a couple of ladies as the GI Joe characters Scarlet and Cover Girl. They got a lot of compliments. A lot of details went into those outfits.

[Moltke]

three handguns, a shotgun, a combat knife, pepper spray, and throwing stars.

Former Boy Scout?