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Man Claims Harassment From Man Accused in Wilton Manors Anti-Gay Threats

A man who says he was directly harassed by a man who has the LGBT community in Wilton Manors on high alert is speaking out.

Police say Craig Jungwirth is under investigation after allegedly posting on social media threatening to launch a Pulse nightclub-type attack this weekend in Wilton Manors.

Jeff Black told NBC 6 Thursday that Jungwirth has harassed him for months and he's been trying to alert law enforcement.

"Not at all surprised that he posted what he posted, but it's highly probable he'll follow through if given an opportunity," Black said. "His campaign against me is that I'm criminally vectoring HIV, he has swatted me which is the process of posting a picture and saying you're a threat to the community."

Black said he tried to alert the Wilton Manors Police Department months ago and was dismissed.

"See something, say something gets you no where here," Black said.

Police officials said a report was taken on May 10 but because there was nothing "threatening in nature," it was likely not followed up on.

Facebook posts made investigating Jungwirth a priority, so much so the FBI is involved.

"It's time to clean up Wilton Manors from all you AIDS-infested losers," Jungwirth allegedly wrote in one post.

"If you losers thought the Pulse Nightclub shooting was bad, wait 'til you see what I'm planning for Labor Day," he allegedly wrote in another.

Black said he's still uneasy but is relieved someone is listening.

"We do know that it's being taken seriously and that people are listening and they're investigating," he said.

Wilton Manors Police and surrounding agencies say they're increasing patrols for the holiday weekend. Police said they've been in contact with Jungwirth but he's not in custody and isn't known to be in the tri-county area.

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