Former Army National Guard soldier arrested for planning ISIS-inspired mass shooting
Former Army National Guard soldier arrested for planning ISIS-inspired mass shooting attack near US military base, foiled by undercover FBI agents. Suspect gathered armor-piercing bullets, taught others to build bombs. Faces charges of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and distributing information related to a destructive device.
Key Points
- Former soldier plotted ISIS-inspired mass shooting near US military base
- Undercover FBI agents posed as ISIS supporters to gather information
- Suspect provided armor-piercing bullets, trained others to build bombs
- Plan was foiled before execution, suspect faces serious charges
Pros
- Terrorist plot was foiled before any lives were lost
- Collaboration between law enforcement agencies prevented a potential tragedy
Cons
- Serious threat to national security
- Violation of trust and oath as a former soldier