Man Allegedly Planned Attack at Mall of America, Pledged Allegiance to ISIS, Feds Say

Man faces charges for planning attack at Mall of America and pledging allegiance to ISIS, federal prosecutors reveal.

October 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — St. Paul, United States — A Minnesota man is facing serious federal charges after allegedly plotting an attack at the Mall of America and expressing support for ISIS, according to court documents.

Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis have filed a petition alleging that Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud knowingly acquired a firearm and ammunition with the intent of committing a felony and a federal terrorism offense. The documents state that he also provided or conspired to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

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The FBI arrested Mohamud at gunpoint on Tuesday after he was found carrying an AK-47 rifle, four magazines, and 200 rounds of ammunition. According to a federal affidavit, he had previously discussed plans to carry out an attack in the U.S. and pledged allegiance to ISIS in a video. Authorities say there is probable cause to believe he violated federal firearms laws on October 6.

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