19-Year-Old Arrested for ISIS-Inspired Attack Plot on Detroit Army Facility
Ammar Said, 19, planned a mass shooting at TACOM but was arrested after using a drone for reconnaissance; he faces serious terrorism charges.
Ex-Michigan National Guardsman arrested over attempted ISIS-linked attack
Washington Examiner
Overview
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, was arrested for planning a mass shooting at the U.S. Army's TACOM facility in Detroit, under the guise of aiding ISIS. His plot included detailed plans of the facility, which he provided to undercover FBI agents posing as allies. Said executed reconnaissance using a personal drone before his arrest, and he faces charges of providing material support to a terrorist organization, potentially facing 20 years per charge. Investigations revealed his longstanding desire for violent jihad and communication with undercover operatives about the attack, which included plans for Molotov cocktails and weaponry.
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Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, a teenage former member of the Michigan Army National Guard, was arrested after planning a mass shooting at a U.S. Army base, indicating serious domestic terrorism concerns related to radicalization within the military.
The lengthy FBI investigation into Said revealed a proactive effort to monitor threats stemming from individuals linked to extremist organizations, emphasizing the necessity of ongoing counterterrorism measures.
This case serves as a critical reminder of the importance of collaboration between military and law enforcement agencies to identify and mitigate risks associated with insider threats.
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Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, was apprehended while executing a detailed plan for a mass shooting at a military base on behalf of ISIS, stressing the significant dangers posed by radicalized individuals within military ranks.
The Justice Department commended law enforcement for thwarting the attack and reaffirmed the commitment to address threats against military personnel and civilians.
This case underscores the pressing challenge of domestic terrorism and highlights the need for robust counterintelligence measures to prevent future attacks from individuals motivated by extremism.
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There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Center
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, a teenage former member of the Michigan Army National Guard, was arrested after planning a mass shooting at a U.S. Army base, indicating serious domestic terrorism concerns related to radicalization within the military.
The lengthy FBI investigation into Said revealed a proactive effort to monitor threats stemming from individuals linked to extremist organizations, emphasizing the necessity of ongoing counterterrorism measures.
This case serves as a critical reminder of the importance of collaboration between military and law enforcement agencies to identify and mitigate risks associated with insider threats.
Right
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, was apprehended while executing a detailed plan for a mass shooting at a military base on behalf of ISIS, stressing the significant dangers posed by radicalized individuals within military ranks.
The Justice Department commended law enforcement for thwarting the attack and reaffirmed the commitment to address threats against military personnel and civilians.
This case underscores the pressing challenge of domestic terrorism and highlights the need for robust counterintelligence measures to prevent future attacks from individuals motivated by extremism.
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