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FBI thwarts ‘radicalized young man’ after undercover sting operation where he bought an assault rifle to attack the Mall of America

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Fortune
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What happened

The 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud had been investigated for nearly two years before he paid an undercover FBI employee $600 for a rifle.

Key facts

  • The 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud had been investigated for nearly two years before he paid an undercover FBI employee $600 for a rifle.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:07:57 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

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Coverage timeline

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