Mall of America Terror Plot Foiled
On Tuesday, Mohamud allegedly bought the AK-47, four 30-round-capacity magazines and about 200 rounds of ammunition from an FBI undercover agent.Reported by 3 of 9 outlets; wording from The Straits Times.
What happened
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In July, Mohamud allegedly said he wanted to kill 30 to 60 people at the Mall of America because he claimed its owners were Jewish, and he wanted to kill non-Muslims.
In text messages with a confidential FBI source, Mohamud repeatedly affirmed his intent to carry out an attack to kill non-Muslims, the complaint said.
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Mohamud is charged with knowingly receiving a firearm and ammunition while knowing or having reasonable cause to believe they would be used to commit a felony and federal crime of terrorism.
Rosen added that agents "were able to detect a threat, and disrupt it, before the defendant carried out his intention to kill, in his words, maybe 30 to 60 people."
Analysis
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FBI says it thwarted terrorist attack in Minnesota by an 18-year-old it supplied with an AK-47
Thwarted ISIS terrorist plot shows resurgence of radicalization in US: Sarah Bedford
Minneapolis ISIS terrorist planned to shoot up Mall of America and slaughter as many non-Muslims as possible, FBI claims
How it changed
- 7 Oct
Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, 18, was arrested Tuesday in a public park after he paid $600 to an undercover FBI employee posing as a member of ISIS for an AK-47 and 200 rounds of ammunition, according to the criminal complaint.
Coverage 12 articles
8 Oct Thwarted ISIS terrorist plot shows resurgence of radicalization in US: Sarah Bedford
Washington Examiner
8 Oct GOP Senate hopeful sounds alarm after alleged Mall of America terror plot thwarted
Fox News
8 Oct How FBI foiled ISIS-inspired plot at Mall of America in Minnesota
CBS News- 7 Oct FBI arrests man for plotting mass shooting at Mall of America
The Straits Times
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- 7 Oct FBI says it thwarted terrorist attack in Minnesota by an 18-year-old it supplied with an AK-47
The Guardian 
7 Oct Minneapolis ISIS terrorist planned to shoot up Mall of America and slaughter as many non-Muslims as possible, FBI claims
Daily Mail
7 Oct Amy Klobuchar calls for major anti-terrorism investments after alleged Mall of America plot
Fox News
7 Oct FBI foils alleged ISIS-linked attack plot at Mall of America by 18-year-old
Times of India
7 Oct FBI arrest teen in Minnesota for allegedly planning terror attack at Mall of America
New York Post
7 Oct Man arrested in foiled mass shooting plot at Mall of America, federal officials say
ABC News (US)
7 Oct Mall of America terror plot thwarted, suspected ISIS sympathizer arrested, FBI announces
Fox News
7 Oct Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledged allegiance to ISIS, FBI says
CBS News
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