# Mall of America terror plot investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mall-of-america-terror-plot-investigation
> Updated: 2026-10-19T03:05:42.000Z. Sources: 59. Developments: 2.

An 18-year-old man, Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, was arrested and federally charged following an FBI sting operation. Investigators had been monitoring Mohamud since December 2024. Authorities allege he planned an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at the Mall of America in Minnesota, specifically targeting a Hmong Arts Celebration scheduled for October 24.

According to court documents and FBI testimony, Mohamud allegedly paid $600 to an undercover employee for an AK-47-style rifle, four magazines, and approximately 200 rounds of ammunition. Prosecutors claim he expressed a desire to kill between 30 and 60 people, specifically targeting non-Muslims and Jewish people, while expressing support for groups including ISIS, al-Shabaab, and al-Qaeda.

Following his arrest, a federal judge ruled that Mohamud will remain in custody, citing him as a flight risk and a danger to the community.

## Claims

- Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud was 100% committed to committing a crime on behalf of ISIS. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Mohamud's ultimate goal was to become a martyr. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Mohamud planned to attack the Mall of America on October 24 during a Hmong community arts celebration. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Mohamud was arrested on October 6 after purchasing an AK-47, 200 rounds of ammunition, and four magazines from an undercover FBI employee. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Mohamud must remain in custody because he is a flight risk and a danger to the community. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The FBI had been monitoring Mohamud since December 2024. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Minnesota teen accused of Mall of America terror plot to remain jailed

A federal judge ordered that 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud remain jailed for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack at the Mall of America.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minnesota-teen-accused-of-mall-of-america-terror-plot-to-remain-jailed

### 2026-10-07: Mall of America terror plot foiled by FBI arrest of 18-year-old

An 18-year-old man faces federal charges for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at Minnesota's Mall of America during a Hmong Arts Celebration on October 24.

55 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mall-of-america-terror-plot-thwarted-by-fbi-sting

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