Braden Eric Peters, known online as Clavicular, is facing legal trouble following a viral video that captured him firing shots at an alligator during a livestream in the Florida Everglades. According to court documents, Peters was charged on April 28 with a misdemeanor count of unlawfully discharging a firearm in public.
The incident went viral after footage emerged showing Peters and companions aboard an airboat opening fire on the animal. Florida authorities launched an investigation into the video, citing concerns about potential violations of wildlife and firearms laws.
The case has drawn scrutiny from both law enforcement and wildlife officials, who are examining whether additional charges may be warranted. Peters’ livestream quickly spread across social media platforms, sparking debate about responsible content creation and the enforcement of firearms regulations in protected areas.
