ISIS-Inspired Terror Plot Foiled: FBI Thwarts Michigan Army Base Mass Shooting – ‘We Will Find You,’ Director Warns”
FBI Director Kash Patel delivered a blistering message to would-be terrorists after federal agents dismantled an ISIS-inspired plot to attack a U.S. military base in Michigan. “Let this be a warning: Anyone who targets our military or conspires with foreign terrorist organizations will be found, stopped, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Patel declared. The chilling case involves Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, a former Michigan Army National Guard member, who allegedly planned a mass shooting at the Detroit Arsenal’s TACOM facility—stockpiling armor-piercing rounds, scouting the base via drone, and even training undercover FBI agents (posing as fellow ISIS supporters) on firearms and Molotov cocktails.
According to court documents, Said—who was discharged from the National Guard in late 2024—reportedly urged attackers to carry “seven magazines” to avoid running out of ammunition and meticulously mapped out entry points and targets. The Justice Department revealed he provided operational reconnaissance, tactical training, and explosives know-how, believing he was aiding ISIS. Now, he faces up to 20 years per charge for attempting to support a foreign terror group and distributing bomb-making instructions. Patel praised the Joint Terrorism Task Force for its swift action, emphasizing, “Our agents saved lives.”
The foiled attack underscores a growing threat: homegrown extremists with military training. Said’s case mirrors past incidents where discharged service members leveraged their skills for terror. Patel’s stark warning signals the FBI’s zero-tolerance stance—but also raises urgent questions. How many more are out there? With ISIS and other groups actively recruiting online, the battle isn’t just overseas; it’s in our armories, our neighborhoods, and our digital shadows. As Patel put it: “We will find you.”
