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crime-terrorism1 year ago

Idaho Teen Arrested for ISIS-Inspired Church Attack Plot

An 18-year-old from Idaho, Alexander Scott Mercurio, was arrested and accused of planning to kill churchgoers in the name of ISIS. He allegedly intended to carry out the attacks using weapons and had pledged allegiance to ISIS. The FBI found evidence of his support for ISIS, including an ISIS flag and discussions about supporting the group financially. Mercurio faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted. Authorities were alerted to his plans through an investigation into a fundraising network supporting ISIS.

via NBC News|
#church-attack#crime-terrorism#fbi
crime-terrorism1 year ago

"Deadly Attacks in Russia: Mass Shooting and Power Facility Assault"

At least 60 people were killed and 145 injured in a mass shooting at a concert hall in a Moscow suburb, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility for the attack. Russian authorities opened a criminal terrorism case and President Putin wished a speedy recovery to the wounded victims. The international community, including the United Nations, European Union, and several countries, condemned the attack. Previous warnings about potential extremist threats targeting large gatherings in Moscow had been issued, and the incident has sparked political tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

via The Moscow Times|
#crime-terrorism#islamic-state#mass-shooting
crime-terrorism1 year ago

Terrorist Attack Strikes Moscow Concert Hall

Gunmen dressed in camouflage opened fire at a concert in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow, killing at least 40 people and injuring over 100 in one of the worst attacks on Russia in years. The gunmen's attack caused a large fire at the venue, with reports of a second blast and some of the attackers barricading themselves inside. The shooting occurred days after President Vladimir Putin's re-election and amid Russia's conflict with Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry labeled it a "bloody terrorist attack," while the U.S. embassy had previously warned of imminent extremist plans for an attack in Moscow.

via Reuters|
#concert-hall#crime-terrorism#gunmen
crime-terrorism1 year ago

Srinagar Terrorist Attack Claims Lives of Punjab Migrant Workers

Amritpal Singh, a Sikh shopkeeper from Punjab, was fatally shot by suspected terrorists of The Resistance Force (TRF) in Srinagar, marking the first targeted killing of 2024 and the first attack on non-Kashmiris in J&K this year. His friend, Rohit, was also wounded in the attack. The use of an AK-47 in a densely populated area has raised concerns, and a manhunt has been launched to capture the attackers. This incident has reignited concerns about the resurgence of targeted killings of non-native people in the Kashmir valley.

via IndiaTimes|
#amritpal-singh#crime-terrorism#kashmir
crime-terrorism1 year ago

"Istanbul Church Shooting: ISIS Claims Responsibility for Killing One Person"

Two masked assailants attacked an Italian church in Istanbul, killing one person during a service. Turkish authorities arrested two men linked to the Islamic State movement and expressed determination to catch the perpetrators. The incident appeared to be a targeted attack rather than against the Catholic church, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed condolences and assured that necessary steps were being taken. The pope voiced support for the church, while the Italian foreign minister condemned the attack and backed Turkish authorities in finding the killers.

via DW (English)|
#attack#crime-terrorism#istanbul