A former police officer has been arrested in Florida on suspicion of planning a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, with authorities emphasizing that the suspect intended to target Black attendees. The ex-officer, who had more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, was intercepted while traveling to Louisiana with ammunition in his possession. Law enforcement officials stated that the potential shooting was thwarted by their timely intervention. The incident has raised concerns among festival-goers about safety, prompting increased vigilance at local events.