FBI arrests Minnesota teenager for allegedly planning ISIS-inspired Mall of America attack

Lead report from One America News Network

What happened

The FBI arrested an 18-year-old Minnesota man after a sting operation involving an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to carry out a mass shooting at the Mall of America. Authorities stated the suspect attempted to buy an AK-47-style rifle and ammunition from an undercover agent. Law enforcement announced the arrest on Wednesday, noting the suspect had planned the attack for months.

Where coverage agrees

Reports across all outlets agree that the FBI arrested an 18-year-old man in Minnesota who was allegedly planning an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at the Mall of America.

How the framing differs

Right-leaning outlets like The Daily Wire highlighted the suspect's background as a Somali man and emphasized the threat of ISIS, while outlets like The Guardian noted that the suspect was supplied with the weapon by the FBI during the sting operation. Center outlets such as NewsNation and The Hill focused heavily on statements from FBI sources regarding the suspect's intent to target non-Muslims.

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Source context: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents have arrested an 18-year-old Minnesota man who was allegedly planning an ISIS-inspired attack on the Mall of America.

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