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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The U.S. Attorney's Office filed criminal charges Wednesday against an 18-year-old man who was allegedly plotting an attack at the Mall of America.
Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud is federally charged with one count of knowingly receiving a firearm and ammunition while knowing or having reason to believe they would be used in a felony or federal crime of terrorism.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation had been investigating Mohamud since December 2024, according to the criminal complaint.
US Attorney, FBI holding 12 p.m. news conference
The backstory:
U.S. District Attorney Daniel Rosen is holding a news conference at 12 p.m. to discuss the charges. FBI Minneapolis field office special agent in charge Christopher Dotson is also expected to speak.
You can watch the news conference live in the player above.
This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 9 for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from federal court documents, the Sherburne County Jail website and the U.S. Attorney's Office media advisory.