FBI Says It Foiled Mall of America Attack Plot

“The Guardian reports the FBI says it stopped a planned attack at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, and an 18-year-old was arrested on a firearm terrorism count.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on The Recap
Published 6:03 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Guardian: “FBI says it thwarted terrorist attack in Minnesota by an 18-year-old it supplied with an AK-47”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6:03 PM ET on The Recap, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Mall of America, Minnesota, FBI.
BBN covered this story before: Beckham Lands in Minnesota; Guardians Lead Game 3 (October 7).

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

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Guardian reports the FBI says it stopped a planned attack at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, and an 18-year-old was arrested on a firearm terrorism count.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Guardian's headline says the FBI supplied the suspect with the rifle. That's the story to watch, folks.

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