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Afghan Man Nasir Tawhedi Arrested in Oklahoma City for ISIS-Inspired Election Day Mass Shooting Plot

Oct 8, 2024, 10:43 PM

The Justice Department announced the arrest of 27-year-old Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi in Oklahoma City, accused of plotting a mass shooting on Election Day on behalf of ISIS. Tawhedi, who entered the United States on September 9, 2021, on a special immigrant visa following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, allegedly planned to target large crowds. The FBI arrested him on October 7 after he purchased weapons and ammunition from undercover agents. He conspired with a juvenile accomplice and has been charged with providing material support to ISIS and conspiring to receive weapons and ammunition. FBI Director Christopher Wray issued a statement on the arrest, highlighting the agency's ongoing efforts to prevent terrorist attacks.