Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, a 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Guard member, was arrested on May 13th for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a U.S. military base on behalf of ISIS. Said, who provided materials and training to undercover officers posing as ISIS operatives, planned the attack for April 2025. His actions included surveilling the base with a drone and instructing the officers on how to breach security and target a specific building. Said is charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and faces up to 20 years in prison.
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Braeden Phillips, 20, faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder and unlawful firearm possession for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at State College High School on April 21st, coinciding with the Columbine anniversary. Phillips allegedly created a hit list and planned to detonate bombs in school bathrooms during a high-traffic period. A tip from concerned youth center staff initiated the investigation, leading to Phillips’ arrest and detention as an extreme danger to the community. Police are investigating potential accomplices, as Phillips reportedly implicated a juvenile friend.
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Mack Davis, 22, of Owosso, Michigan, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime charge for plotting a mass shooting targeting the LGBTQ+ community. His plan involved attacking a political headquarters and a bar frequented by gay individuals, fueled by his intense hatred. Davis accumulated weapons, ammunition, and bomb-making materials, documenting his preparations online and physically scouting the locations. His arrest followed a firearms incident and anti-gay graffiti targeting his homosexual neighbors, leading to a federal investigation and his guilty plea, which carries a potential life sentence.
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