Court records reveal text messages referencing plan for mass shooting in Breckenridge and ‘the resort’

January 10, 2026

A Breckenridge man arrested on charges related to an accusation of threatening a mass shooting sent messages to another person that stated he planned to target Breckenridge, according to an arrest affidavit.

Deputies arrested Nathaniel Zabik, 44, around 3 p.m. Jan. 7 after receiving reports from two individuals and the Federal Bureau of Investigation identifying him as a risk to himself and others. Zabik appeared in court Jan. 9, where Summit County Court Judge Robert Gregory set his bond at $25,000 cash only.

One report came from a person who told law enforcement they saw Zabik post messages on social media indicating he wanted to kill others and himself. Another report came from a person who messaged with Zabik on Facebook Messenger on Jan. 7 and shared screenshots of the messages with law enforcement. In the messages, Zabik stated he planned to kill people “at the resort” and, around 1:45 p.m., stated he had “2 hours left,” according to the affidavit. SUMMITDAILY