Officers found 14 improvised explosive devices while executing a search warrant for a man who had threatened to kill public officials and tried to detonate the devices as he was being arrested, Tennessee authorities said Saturday.

I will die killing you before I take comfort in life surrendering to your wishes,” suspect Kevin O’Neal allegedly wrote in a social media post.

Authorities found 14 improvised explosive devices in a Tennessee home while arresting a man who had threatened to kill public officials.