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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Coon Rapids man charged in shooting at UMN after Wayzata graduation
A Coon Rapids man has been charged in a shooting that injured two people Friday on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis after a high school graduation ceremony. Hamza Abdirashid Said, 20, was charged with first-degree assault causing great bodily harm, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a machine gun. According to the criminal complaint, at least one of the victims appeared to be an innocent bystander gathered with his family outside Mariucci Arena after the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony. Few details were available about the second victim. Both of the men who were shot, ages 49 and 19, were released from the hospital on Sunday. The criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County gave the following details about the shooting: When officers arrived they found a man who had been shot in the head and had blood spurting from the wound. The man told police he had been standing outside the arena after the graduation ceremony with his family when a group behind him began to argue. After hearing a gunshot, he and his family ran for cover away from the group and toward Oak Street. About 20 yards into his escape he felt a burning sensation on his head. When he reached to touch his head, he realized it was covered in blood. He then collapsed. He remained conscious as people around him performed first aid. He said his right arm was also numb at the time. He was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center and a CT scan showed he had a fractured skull and brain bleed. The area where the bullet struck him controlled the right side of his body and it was why he could not feel his arm. Officers found a second victim, who had been shot in the upper leg and thigh area. A tourniquet was put on the leg and he was taken to the hospital, as well. He did not cooperate with police, the complaint said. Surveillance video captured the shooting from above. It showed several males running out of the southbound doors of the arena. At one point, a man reached into his waistband and drew a gun, firing multiple rounds. Everyone around the group ducked or ran. The shooter jumped over some bushes and fled, ditching the gun and shedding an outer layer of clothing and a mask. Investigators later found the weapon, a Glock 17 that had been converted to fire as an automatic weapon. Shortly after, they arrested Said. Investigators are still determining whether he was inside the arena during the graduation ceremony. He remains in custody. Husband of slain 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss says neighbor was homophobic Federal hate crime charge for man authorities say injured 8 in Colorado attack FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled 'Free Palestine' Two shot Friday night outside Mariucci Arena on UMN campus Charges to be dismissed in St. Paul sexual assault case
American Military News
17-05-2025
- American Military News
Fmr. Nat'l Guard member charged for planning mass shooting at US military base for ISIS
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a former member of the Michigan Army National Guard was arrested on Tuesday and charged for attempting to execute a plan on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) to 'conduct a mass-shooting' at a U.S. military base in Warren, Michigan. In a Wednesday press release, the Justice Department said that 19-year-old Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said has been charged with 'attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and distributing information related to a destructive device.' 'This defendant is charged with planning a deadly attack on a U.S. military base here at home for ISIS,' Sue J. Bai, the head of the Justice Department's National Security Division, said. 'Thanks to the tireless efforts of law enforcement, we foiled the attack before lives were lost. We will not hesitate to bring the full force of the Department to find and prosecute those who seek to harm our men and women in the military and to protect all Americans.' Citing a criminal complaint against Said, the Justice Department said the former Michigan Army National Guard member told two undercover law enforcement officials about a plan he had developed to carry out a mass shooting at the U.S. Army's Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM) facility at the Detroit Arsenal, which is located in Warren, Michigan. READ MORE: Video: US airstrikes against ISIS terrorists revealed in new footage shared by Trump The Justice Department explained that the two undercover law enforcement officials indicated in April that they were going to 'carry out Said's plan at the direction of ISIS.' The Justice Department noted that Said 'provided material assistance to the attack plan, including providing armor-piercing ammunition and magazines for the attack, flying his drone over TACOM to conduct operational reconnaissance, training the undercover employees on firearms and the construction of Molotov cocktails for use during the attack, and planning numerous details of the attack including how to enter TACOM and which building to target.' According to Wednesday's press release, Said was arrested on May 13, which was the day he had planned for the attack against the U.S. military base, after traveling to a location near TACOM and launching a drone in support of the 'attack plan.' The Justice Department said that Said could face up to 20 years in prison for each of the charges brought against him if he is convicted. In Wednesday's press release, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Counterterrorism Division Assistant Director Donald M. Holstead commended the FBI and its partner agencies for disrupting Said's alleged attempt to 'carry out an attack on a military facility in support of ISIS.' Holstead emphasized that the FBI remains 'steadfast' in its effort to prevent 'terrorist plans' targeted against the United States and its overseas interests.
American Military News
17-05-2025
- Politics
- American Military News
FBI director issues major warning after foiling mass shooting at US military base
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel issued a major warning on Thursday after the FBI arrested a former Michigan Army National Guard member for planning a mass shooting on behalf of ISIS at a U.S. military base. In a Thursday statement to Fox News, Patel said, 'Let this be a warning: Anyone who targets our military or conspires with foreign terrorist organizations will be found, stopped and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I commend the men and women of the Joint Terrorism Task Force and our law enforcement partners for their continued dedication to protecting the American people.' Patel's warning came after the U.S. Justice Department announced on Wednesday that 19-year-old Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, a former Michigan Army National Guard member, had been arrested for trying to execute a plan to 'conduct a mass-shooting at a U.S. military base in Warren, Michigan' on behalf of ISIS. In a Thursday statement, Patel said he could 'confirm reports that our FBI teams and partners foiled an attempted ISIS attack on one of our U.S. military bases in Warren, Michigan.' Patel added, 'Our agents, intelligence teams, and partners acted quickly — and they saved lives. Well done to all on executing the mission.' READ MORE: Pic: Fmr. FBI director appears to put 'hit' on Trump; Secret Service investigating In Wednesday's press release, the Justice Department said that the 19-year-old suspect had told two undercover law enforcement officers about a plan he had created to carry out a mass shooting at the U.S. Army's Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM) facility. According to the Justice Department, the two undercover officials told Said in April that they were planning to 'carry out Said's plan at the direction of ISIS.' 'In response, Said provided material assistance to the attack plan, including providing armor-piercing ammunition and magazines for the attack, flying his drone over TACOM to conduct operational reconnaissance, training the undercover employees on firearms and the construction of Molotov cocktails for use during the attack, and planning numerous details of the attack including how to enter TACOM and which building to target,' the Justice Department said. Said, who was arrested on Tuesday after launching a drone to support the 'attack plan' near the U.S. military base, is currently facing up to 20 years in prison for each of the charges brought against him if he is convicted in court.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kash Patel delivers fiery warning after FBI disrupts mass shooting terror plot targeting military
EXCLUSIVE: FBI Director Kash Patel issued a fiery warning after the bureau disrupted a mass shooting plot at a military base on behalf of ISIS. Patel told Fox News Digital that any individual targeting the U.S. military or conspiring with foreign terrorist organizations will be "prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." The director's warning comes after a former Michigan Army National Guard member, Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, was arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting near the U.S. Army's Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM) center at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan. Former Michigan Army National Guard Member Charged With Plotting Mass Shooting At Army Base On Behalf Of Isis "Let this be a warning: Anyone who targets our military or conspires with foreign terrorist organizations will be found, stopped and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," Patel told Fox News Digital Thursday. "I commend the men and women of the Joint Terrorism Task Force and our law enforcement partners for their continued dedication to protecting the American people." Said "launched his drone in support of the attack plan" and told an undercover FBI agent in the lead-up to the foiled plot he recommended that "everyone have about seven magazines because you don't want to be in there and run out of ammo," according to officials. Read On The Fox News App Said is now facing charges of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and distributing information related to a destructive device. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years per count if convicted. Abbey Gate Terror Suspect's Mugshot Revealed As He Makes First Federal Court Appearance The Justice Department said that, in April, "two undercover officers indicated they intended to carry out Said's plan at the direction of ISIS. "In response, Said provided material assistance to the attack plan, including providing armor-piercing ammunition and magazines for the attack, flying his drone over TACOM to conduct operational reconnaissance, training the undercover employees on firearms and the construction of Molotov cocktails for use during the attack and planning numerous details of the attack, including how to enter TACOM and which building to target." A criminal complaint stated that, around June 2024, Said started communicating with an undercover FBI agent who he thought was a fellow ISIS supporter. The complaint noted that Said enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard in September 2022 and attended basic training at Fort Moore in Georgia. He later reported to the Michigan Army National Guard Taylor Armory before being discharged around December 2024. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is leading the investigation into the case. "Our agents, intelligence teams, and partners acted quickly — and they saved lives," Patel wrote on X Tuesday. "Well done to all on executing the mission." Fox News Digital's Greg Norman contributed to this report. Original article source: Kash Patel delivers fiery warning after FBI disrupts mass shooting terror plot targeting military
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Drummer detained by CBP before flight to Europe for band's tour
A drummer and green card holder for a Texas-based band was removed from a flight by federal immigration officials on Monday before the band was set to depart for a European tour. Yamal Said, a member of the heavy Americana band Lord Buffalo, was detained at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents who said they had a warrant for his arrest after he allegedly violated a restraining order at least twice, the Department of Homeland Security said on X. Violating a protective order two or more times can lead to it becoming a felony in Texas, based on the circumstances. "Yamal Said is a Mexican national and lawful U.S. permanent resident," the agency wrote on X sharing a news headline about the incident. Tufts University Student Detained By Ice Granted Bail By Federal Judge "Said had a warrant for his arrest after violating a restraining order at least TWICE. If you come to our country and break our laws, you will be arrested. When he was attempting to leave the U.S., he was apprehended by CBP and has been turned over to local law enforcement." Read On The Fox News App The exact nature of the protective order has not been made public. Said is currently being held at the Tarrant County Corrections Center. Said moved to the U.S. in the 1980s after a devastating earthquake hit Mexico City, Voyage Austin previously reported. He has been the band's drummer for the last eight years and teaches music for Texas School for the Blind based in Austin, the outlet reported. Judge Orders Trump Administration Restore Ohio State Grad Student's Visa Paul Carlson, assistant principal at the school, remarked that Said is "a highly respected and long-serving member of our school community," the Austin Chronicle reported. Said's detention forced the band to announce on social media that it had canceled its tour. "We appreciate the tremendous outpouring of support from y'all today. We still know very little about the situation, but we have been asked by our drummer's family and his legal team to respect their privacy while this situation evolves," the band wrote. The band had been preparing for an eight-date European tour in support of their latest album, "Holus Bolus," with Norwegian band Orsak:Oslo, the Austin Chronicle reported. "No one should be pulled off a plane and jailed for simply trying to travel and make art with their band," Orsak:Oslo wrote on social media Wednesday. "We won't pretend to understand the full complexity of the situation, but this should not happen anywhere."Original article source: Drummer detained by CBP before flight to Europe for band's tour
