FBI: teen planned NYE terror attack at NC grocery store

FBI: teen planned NYE terror attack at NC grocery store

FBI officials say a teen planned a New Year’s Eve attack at a North Carolina grocery store. Christian Sturdivant was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, according to the FBI. FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X: “The @FBI and partners foiled another potential New Year's Eve attack from an individual allegedly inspired by ISIS.@FBICharlotte will be speaking at a press conference shortly with more details.Thanks to our great partners for working with us and undoubtedly saving lives.” 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant was arrested and charged. Prosecutors say the plot was foiled after he communicated online with a person he believed to be affiliated with ISIS but turned out to be a government online covert worker.

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