FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

An 18-year-old man allegedly planned to attack the Mall of America and pledged allegiance to ISIS. According to a US attorney, he intended to kill a large number of people in an attack he was planning for later that month. He has been arrested and charged based on these allegations.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 15m ago· ran in 2 outlets

FBI says it stopped a Mall of America terror attack by a teen after agents sold him an assault rifle

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 1h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 3h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

ABC NewsLean Left· 2h ago

Man arrested in foiled mass shooting plot at Mall of America, federal officials say

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 2h ago

Federal terrorism charge: Man planned attack on Mall of America

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NewsweekCenter· 2h ago

Who Is Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud? FBI Says Minnesota ISIS Plot Thwarted

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KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 2h ago

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charge man with terrorism after they say he planned to target the Mall of America

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Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charge man with terrorism after they say he planned to target the Mall of America

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 2h ago

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charge man with terrorism after they say he planned to target the Mall of America

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Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charge man with terrorism after they say he planned to target the Mall of America

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 2h ago

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charge man with terrorism after they say he planned to target the Mall of America

KTVZ BendCenter· 2h ago

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charge man with terrorism after they say he planned to target the Mall of America

KION Central CoastCenter· 2h ago

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charge man with terrorism after they say he planned to target the Mall of America

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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCenter· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

WSVN MiamiLean Left· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

Central Illinois ProudCenter· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

WCBD News 2Center· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 2h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 3h ago

FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle

WDIO DuluthCenter· 2h ago

FBI arrests man who planned to shoot up Mall of America in support of Islamic State group

Duluth News TribuneCenter· 2h ago· ran in 10 outlets

US attorney: Man who pledged allegiance to ISIS planned to attack Mall of America

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Legal InsurrectionRight· 1h ago

Minnesota: FBI Arrests Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud for Allegedly Plotting ISIS Attack at Mall of America

End Time HeadlinesLean Right· 1h ago

Mall of America terror plot thwarted, suspected was ISIS sympathizer plotting mass casualty event

Revolver NewsRight· 1h ago

FBI stops Mall of America terror attack — tracked Somali suspect for 21 months…

Washington ExaminerRight· 1h ago

FBI stops Mall of America ISIS terrorist plot in yearslong sting operation

PJ MediaRight· 1h ago

Just Before October 7, FBI Thwarts ISIS-Tied Plot for Mall of America Mass Shooting