A former Michigan Army National Guard member was arrested for planning a mass shooting at a military base on behalf of the Islamic State terrorist group. The attack was foiled by law enforcement, and the suspect is facing charges.
Key Points
Suspect planned attack on U.S. military base on behalf of ISIS
Provided material support and training for the attack
Law enforcement foiled the plot before any harm was done
Suspect facing charges of attempting to provide support to a terrorist organization
Pros
Law enforcement successfully prevented a potential mass shooting at a military base
The suspect is in custody and facing charges
Cons
The threat of terrorism remains a concern within the U.S.
The suspect had expressed desire to engage in violent jihad