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FBI says it thwarted terrorist attack in Minnesota by an 18-year-old it supplied with an AK-47

Authorities say they arrested an 18-year-old who was planning a shooting attack at the Mall of America FBI officials stopped a potential terrorist attack on the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, authorities announced Wednesday.

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FBI officials announced that they intercepted a planned terrorist shooting at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. An 18‑year‑old was arrested on a single charge of obtaining a firearm to carry out an act of terrorism. Authorities said the suspect intended to use an AK‑47 in the attack. The arrest was reported on Wednesday.

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