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Man charged in alleged plot targeting Hindu temple in Illinois

Federal charges follow an investigation into an alleged mass shooting plan; police say the suspect, 19, may have targeted a Hindu place of worship.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 1:18 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

At a glance

First reported by ABC News: “Man charged in alleged plot that targeted a Hindu place of worship in Illinois”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 1:18 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Hindu, Illinois.
BBN covered this story before: Greene slams Omar probe; Illinois teen held in temple plot (October 15).

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ABC NewsMan charged in alleged plot that targeted a Hindu place of worship in Illinois

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA 19-year-old man has been charged after an investigation into an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting that may have targeted a Hindu place of worship in Illinois, police say.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorABC News reports the charges are federal, and the suspect is accused only of planning.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNo attack took place, and he is presumed innocent until proven otherwise in court.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFor the congregation, that means a place of prayer now has to think about security.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPolice have not said more about how the alleged plan was found, and that detail is still unclear.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhat to watch next is the first court appearance, where prosecutors will lay out what they say they have and a judge will decide whether he stays in custody.