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Minnesota Police Thwart Potential Mass Casualty Attack After Shoplifting Arrest

Mohamed Adan Mohamed, 24, faces felony charges after stolen tactical gear and extremist social media posts revealed plans for an imminent attack.

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Overview

  • Mohamed Adan Mohamed was arrested on April 17 after stealing $2,150 worth of tactical gear, including body armor and firearm magazines, from a Mankato store.
  • Authorities discovered a 'Survival Gear List' left behind by Mohamed, detailing items like bear spray, knives, and bows and arrows, believed to be part of attack preparations.
  • Social media posts by Mohamed featured firearms and anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans, with one post showing him pointing an assault rifle at the camera.
  • Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Mohamed's residence, recovering the firearm seen in his posts and obtaining an extreme risk protection order to seize additional weapons.
  • Mohamed remains in custody on $500,000 bail, charged with felony theft and threats of violence, with a court date scheduled for May 1.