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U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi was at Aurora Hindu temple Sunday
Chicago Tribune • • nation
Key Points:
- A 19-year-old Palatine man, Alexandros Paporakis, allegedly attempted a mass shooting at the Sri Venkateswara Swami Balaji Hindu temple in Aurora, but his rifle jammed, preventing the attack.
- Paporakis reportedly shared his plans to try again with co-workers, who alerted police, leading to his arrest as he left his home Sunday evening.
- Authorities found a manifesto expressing white supremacist and extremist views, along with weapons, ammunition, tactical gear, and white supremacist imagery at Paporakis' residence.
- Paporakis faces charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawful possession of weapons and is held in Cook County Jail, with a court appearance scheduled for October 30.
- Officials praised the co-worker who reported the plot, while Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and the Indian Consulate condemned the attempted attack, highlighting the dangers of anti-Indian hatred and white supremacy.
