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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2 viewpointsFBI says it stopped a Mall of America terror attack by a teen after agents sold him an assault rifle
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6 viewpointsFBI arrests man who planned to shoot up Mall of America in support of Islamic State group
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