The FBI arrests an 18-year-old teen who planned an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack at the Mall of America
An 18-year-old man, Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, allegedly planned to attack the Mall of America with an AK-47 and 200 rounds of ammunition. The FBI thwarted the attack after learning of the plan in December. The suspect targeted non-Muslims and was accused of supporting a terrorist group.
- Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud allegedly planned to kill 30 to 60 people at the Mall of America and communicated his intent in July.
- Mohamud purchased an AK-47 rifle and ammunition from an undercover agent, paying $800 for the weapon and about 200 rounds of ammunition.
- The FBI thwarted a planned terror attack at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.
- The FBI first became aware of Mohamud in December, when the teenager came to their attention.
- Investigators allege the suspect intended to target non-Muslim attendees and provided material support to a designated terrorist organization.
- US Attorney Daniel Rosen stated the young man was radicalized and needed monitoring, and that the FBI disrupted the attack plan before it occurred.
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