‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular arrested on assault charge | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleOwen ScottFriday 27 March 2026 14:01 GMTHuge alligator waddles across airport runwayControversial social media influencer Clavicular, identified as Braden Eric Peters, was arrested in Florida on a misdemeanor assault charge.The arrest follows an investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) into a viral video showing Clavicular and another individual firing guns at a floating alligator corpse.In the footage, Clavicular is seen pulling a gun from his shorts and discharging multiple shots at the reptile, stating, "Just had to make sure."Florida Statute 379.409 makes it illegal to kill, injure, possess, or capture an alligator without authorization, and FWC guidelines restrict handgun use to commercial alligator trapping.Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins has publicly stated his expectation for charges to be pressed against those who violate state laws, as the FWC continues its investigation.In full‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular arrested in Florida as officials confirm they’re ‘looking into’ viral alligator shooting videoThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in