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Afghan Man Arrested for Plotting U.S. Election Day Mass Shooting Directed by ISIS-K

Oct 16, 2024, 01:45 PM

An Afghan man was arrested in Oklahoma City for planning a mass shooting terrorist attack on U.S. Election Day, directed by ISIS-K, the Afghan branch of the Islamic State. This marks the eighth ISKP-related case in the U.S. since 2016. Charging documents revealed that the suspect communicated with an individual named 'Malik,' who was affiliated with ISIS-K. U.S. officials confirmed the involvement of ISIS-K in the foiled plot.