CBS Details How FBI Case Against Teen Unfolded

“As we told you earlier, the FBI says it foiled a Mall of America plot. CBS News now has a fuller account.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger on The Recap
Published 7:53 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CBS News: “How FBI foiled ISIS-inspired plot at Mall of America in Minnesota”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:53 PM ET on The Recap, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Mall of America, Minnesota, FBI, CBS.
BBN covered this story before: FBI Says It Foiled Mall of America Attack Plot (October 7).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAs we told you earlier, the FBI says it foiled a Mall of America plot. CBS News now has a fuller account.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip Waverly is live in Bloomington.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, CBS News reports authorities say 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud planned an ISIS-inspired shooting here. Newsmax says he's now been charged in Minnesota.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentSecurity is visible behind me. A guard just asked me to stop filming the pretzel stand. I said it's a major national story.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHe said it's a pretzel stand.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI found a shopper heading out with an enormous bag. Sir, what's the mood tonight?
Gary PlunkettHonestly, I came for socks. I'm leaving with socks. And I'm glad the grown-ups caught this.
Gary PlunkettI'm also parked on level four of the ramp and I'm lost.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. Please take the lost man to level four. That is the only promotion available tonight.