FBI: Terror Plot Targeting U.S. Military Base in Michigan THWARTED

FBI Thwarts ISIS-Inspired Terror Plot Targeting U.S. Army Base in Michigan

Warren, MI – Federal authorities have foiled a chilling plot to carry out a mass shooting at the U.S. Army’s Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM) facility in Warren, Michigan, arresting a 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Guard member, Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, on charges of supporting a foreign terrorist organization. The FBI, in collaboration with its Joint Terrorism Task Force and other law enforcement partners, acted swiftly to disrupt the alleged ISIS-inspired attack, potentially saving countless lives.

The suspect enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard around September 2022 and was discharged in December 2024. Said was arrested on the day he planned to carry out the attack, which was scheduled for May 13, 2025. He provided materials to help with the attack, including armor-piercing ammunition and magazines, and used a drone to scout the TACOM base in Warren. Federal prosecutors described an undercover investigation that led to Said's arrest.

According to a statement from FBI Director Kash Patel, posted on X on May 15, 2025, Said was apprehended on Tuesday, May 13, after months of undercover investigation. Court documents reveal that Said had been communicating with two undercover FBI agents, whom he believed to be ISIS supporters, since June 2024. During these interactions, he outlined a detailed plan to conduct a mass shooting at the TACOM facility at the Detroit Arsenal, located approximately 11 miles north of downtown Detroit. The plot culminated with Said launching a drone near the facility for reconnaissance on the day of his arrest, prompting immediate action from law enforcement.

The U.S. Department of Justice charged Said with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and distributing information related to a destructive device. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison for each count. Said, a resident of Melvindale, Michigan, was arraigned on Wednesday, May 14, and remains in custody pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 28, 2025. He has been assigned a court-appointed attorney.

Court filings provide a sobering glimpse into Said’s alleged motivations and preparations. The 19-year-old, who served in the Michigan Army National Guard from September 2022 until his involuntary discharge in December 2024 for failing to meet initial entry requirements, reportedly told undercover agents he was “fed up” with the United States and sought to wage jihad against American service members. He boasted about his National Guard training, which included firearms use and grenade-throwing, and provided armor-piercing ammunition to the agents, believing they would assist in the attack. Said also shared instructions on entering the TACOM facility and identified specific targets, according to prosecutors.

“The arrest of this former soldier is a sobering reminder of the importance of our counterintelligence efforts to identify and disrupt those who would seek to harm our nation,” said Brig. Gen. Rhett R. Cox, commanding general of the Army Counterintelligence Command, in a statement to RedState. Cox urged all service members to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to prevent insider threats.

The TACOM facility, a critical hub for managing the Army’s supply chain for tanks and other armored vehicles, was the intended target of what authorities describe as a meticulously planned attack. Sue J. Bai, head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, emphasized the gravity of the threat, stating, “This defendant is charged with planning a deadly attack on a U.S. military base here at home for ISIS. Thanks to the tireless efforts of law enforcement, we foiled the attack before lives were lost.”

Neighbors in Melvindale expressed shock at the news, with many unaware of the investigation unfolding in their community. “I never expected it,” one resident told Yahoo News, reflecting the disbelief among locals that a plot of this magnitude was allegedly orchestrated just steps from their homes.

The FBI’s Detroit Field Office, led by Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson, underscored its commitment to protecting American service members and citizens. “The FBI in Michigan is unwavering in our mission to safeguard the American people, particularly our brave service members who risk their lives to defend this nation,” Gibson said in a statement to ClickOnDetroit.

This incident marks the latest in a series of terrorism-related cases in Metro Detroit. Just seven months prior, FBI counterterrorism investigators arrested a northern Michigan man for threatening TACOM employees, highlighting the ongoing challenges of combating domestic and international terrorist threats.

As the legal process moves forward, federal authorities continue to investigate any potential accomplices or broader networks linked to Said’s alleged activities. The swift action of the FBI and its partners has been widely praised, with Director Patel commending the agents and intelligence teams, stating, “Well done to all on executing the mission.”

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