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Prosecutors charge man accused of plotting attack on Mall of America
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS • • nation
Key Points:
- Federal authorities arrested 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at Mall of America, having purchased an AK-47 and ammunition from an informant with intent to carry out the attack.
- Mohamud expressed allegiance to the Islamic State group after considering other terror organizations, and communicated a desire to commit violence domestically when unable to travel abroad for jihad.
- He planned to target the Hmong Arts Celebration on October 24, aiming to kill 30 to 60 people, citing anti-Semitic motives linked to the mall’s ownership.
- The FBI had previously attempted to intervene with Mohamud’s family as he was being radicalized online, but the parents declined assistance; he now faces federal terrorism charges.
- Mall of America and event organizers expressed gratitude to law enforcement for preventing the attack and emphasized their commitment to safety and community unity through cultural events.
