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crime2 days ago•2 min saved

ISIS-linked bomb plot alleged at NYC protest outside Gracie Mansion, two teens accused

Two teenagers, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, are charged in an ISIS-linked bombing attempt during an anti-Islam protest outside Gracie Mansion, with dash-cam footage purportedly showing them discussing casualties and how many people to kill. Prosecutors say they traveled from Pennsylvania to New York, planned to detonate improvised devices, and face multiple counts including conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and use of a weapon of mass destruction; they are due for arraignment on April 15.

via The Guardian|

#bomb-plot #crime #dash-cam-video

crime27 days ago•9 min saved

ODU Shooting Highlights a Troubling Past: ISIS Ties and Early Release

Federal investigators are treating the Old Dominion University shooting as terrorism, identifying Mohamed Bailor Jalloh—a 36-year-old former Virginia National Guard member with a 2017 terrorism conviction who was released from federal prison in December 2024—as the gunman. He allegedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' and opened fire during an ROTC event, killing Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and injuring two others; the weapon was purchased illegally. Jalloh had previously expressed admiration for the 2009 Fort Hood attack and sought ISIS support online. He lived in Virginia after his release and attended online classes at ODU; a student subdued him, and he died at the scene. The case raises questions about monitoring and release policies for individuals convicted of terrorism.

via CNN|

#crime #fort-hood #isis

crime27 days ago•8 min saved

Affluent PA teens accused in ISIS-inspired attack on NYC protest

Two affluent Bucks County teens, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, are jailed on federal charges after allegedly attempting an ISIS-inspired attack by throwing explosive devices at a protest outside Gracie Mansion in NYC; the devices did not detonate, no one was hurt, and prosecutors say Balat pledged allegiance to ISIS; investigators are still probing how the pair connected and traveled from Pennsylvania to New York.

via NBC News|

#crime #isis #new-york-city

crime28 days ago•6 min saved

ODU Shooting: Students Subdue ISIS-Linked Gunman, ROTC Instructor Killed

An ISIS-linked gunman opened fire at Old Dominion University, killing ROTC instructor Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and wounding two others; a group of students subdued him, preventing further harm, and he died at the scene. The FBI is investigating the incident as terrorism, noting Mohamed Bailor Jalloh—a former Army National Guard member convicted in 2017 of providing material support to ISIS—was the shooter and had previously sought to buy firearms. The university canceled classes and offered counseling as investigators continue.

via Fox News|

#crime #isis #old-dominion-university

crime29 days ago•5 min saved

Ex-Guard with ISIS ties linked to ODU campus shooting

Federal investigators are reviewing the Old Dominion University shooting as a potential act of terrorism. Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Virginia Army National Guard member with a 2016 ISIS-related conviction, opened fire in Constant Hall, killing one and wounding two before he was killed. The FBI is leading the investigation, and authorities say there is no ongoing threat.

via 13newsnow.com|

#crime #isis #mohamed-jalloh

world29 days ago•41 min saved

Drone strike in Iraq leaves French officer dead, six soldiers wounded

A drone attacked French counter-terrorism troops in northern Iraq’s Erbil region, wounding six soldiers and killing Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion. President Macron condemned the strike, stressing France’s ongoing role in the fight against ISIS. The drone’s origin was not immediately clear, amid broader regional tensions and recent militant activity in the area.

via Reuters|

#drone #france #iraq

crime29 days ago•3 min saved

ODU Shooting Claims Life of Military Professor, Gunman Dead

A shooting at Old Dominion University killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a military science professor and ROTC instructor, injured two others, and left the gunman dead; the suspect, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, reportedly had ties to ISIS per the DOJ.

via FOX 5 DC|

#crime #isis #lieutenant-colonel-brandon-shah

crime29 days ago•6 min saved

ODU Gunman Linked to ISIS Conviction, Released in 2024

The Old Dominion University gunman, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Virginia National Guardsman, had pleaded guilty in 2016 to providing material support to ISIS and was sentenced to 11 years, released in December 2024. He killed one person and wounded two before dying in the attack; authorities are treating the incident as terror-related, with two victims identified as Army personnel and the campus closed for the day while investigators proceed.

via CBS News|

#crime #isis #old-dominion-university

crime29 days ago•4 min saved

ODU shooting linked to former ISIS supporter with prior conviction

A gunman opened fire at Old Dominion University, killing one person and wounding two others before he was killed. Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, of Sterling, Virginia, has been identified as the shooter; officials say he previously pleaded guilty in 2017 to providing material support to ISIS and was released from prison in 2024. The attack is being treated as terrorism, with authorities noting a prior history of attempting to aid ISIS and to harm US military personnel. Two ROTC students were among the injured, and campus lockdowns and closures followed as investigators worked the case.

via NBC News|

#crime #isis #mohamed-bailor-jalloh

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Moscow court convicts 19 in ISIS-linked Crocus City Hall attack

A Moscow court convicted 19 people for involvement in the 2024 Crocus City Hall attack, which killed 149 and wounded over 600. An ISIS faction claimed responsibility. Sentences ranged from life in prison for 15 defendants to a 22.5-year term and about 19 years for others; the trial was held behind closed doors in a military court. Four gunmen were Tajik citizens, with some defendants accused of providing logistical support; Russia has claimed Ukraine involvement, which Kyiv denies.

via NBC News|

#crocus-city-hall #isis #moscow

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Pennsylvania Teens Considered Other Targets Before NYC Bomb Plot, Officials Say

Two Pennsylvania teens inspired by ISIS plotted an attack in New York City using improvised explosives, with investigators finding a notebook in Bucks County that mentioned soft targets like shopping centers. Authorities say they considered other targets for about a week before attempting to detonate devices near Gracie Mansion during protests; one purchase included a 20-foot fuse from Phantom Fireworks. The devices failed to explode, and Emir Balat (18) and Ibrahim Kayumi (19) are charged with terrorism-related offenses and weapons offenses and remain in custody as the case proceeds.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#bucks-county #crime #explosives

crime1 month ago•3 min saved

NYPD officers hailed for quick chase in Gracie Mansion bombing incident

Two NYPD officers rushed toward two suspects who lit homemade bombs during a protest near Gracie Mansion. Officer Aaron Edwards leaped a barrier with the goal of catching the bad guy, while Sgt. Luis Navarro said their actions reflected culmination of counterterrorism training to save lives. The ISIS-inspired suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, face terrorism charges; Edwards, with nearly 23 years on the force, was promoted to Manhattan North borough chief.

via CBS News|

#counterterrorism #crime #gracie-mansion

crime1 month ago•8 min saved

911 Calls From Suspect's PA Home Tie to ISIS-Inspired NYC Plot

Three calls to 911 or non-emergency lines were made from the home of one NYC plot suspect in suburban Philadelphia after the foiled attack; Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi allegedly traveled from Pennsylvania to New York City and threw a live explosive near Gracie Mansion that authorities say contained TATP with nuts and bolts, with prosecutors saying the suspects pledged allegiance to ISIS. They are held without bail on charges including providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction; the investigation notes differing family backgrounds and Balat’s remaining high school coursework.

via Fox News|

#crime #gracie-mansion #isis

crime-and-safety1 month ago•3 min saved

Fuse purchase in PA ties NYC Gracie Mansion protest attack to ISIS-inspired plot

CBS News review of surveillance shows 18-year-old Emir Balat buying a 20-foot safety fuse at Phantom Fireworks in Penndel, PA, days before he and a co-defendant allegedly threw improvised explosive devices at protesters near Gracie Mansion; the FBI is investigating as a potential terrorism case, with Balat citing ISIS inspiration and both men facing multiple terrorism and explosive-material charges.

via CBS News|

#crime-and-safety #explosives #fbi

us1 month ago•5 min saved

FBI links PA storage unit to ISIS-inspired plot near NYC mayor's home

FBI investigators found explosive residue in a Pennsylvania storage unit tied to an ISIS-inspired incident outside Gracie Mansion, the NYC mayor's residence; two Bucks County teens, Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat, face federal charges for allegedly possessing and conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction, transporting explosives and aiding a designated foreign terrorist organization. Surveillance video obtained by NBC News shows Balat buying a 20-foot fuse in Pennsylvania days before the incident, and authorities conducted a controlled detonation of some components; no injuries were reported in the attack outside the mayor's home.

via NBC News|

#explosives #fbi #gracie-mansion