9/11: Canadian Man Charged in Plot Against Jewish Center in NYC

The Arrest of Muhammad Shahzeb Khan

A man has been arrested in Canada in connection with a plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas in support of ISIS, according to federal authorities.

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, was charged with attempting to provide material support to the terrorist group ISIS after he allegedly planned to attack a Jewish center on October 7, 2024. Khan was arrested on September 4 while attempting to cross the U.S.-Canada border.

Details of the Alleged Plan

The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that Khan, who had been residing in Canada, had been communicating with undercover law enforcement officers about his plan to carry out the attack. He reportedly targeted the Jewish community and sought to obtain AR-style rifles, ammunition, and other equipment to execute the assault.

Khan intended to commit the act on the one-year anniversary of the 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, according to officials. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland praised the investigative work of the FBI and Canadian law enforcement for preventing the attack, stating, "Jewish communities — like all communities in this country — should not have to fear that they will be targeted by a hate-fueled terrorist attack."

• Khan described plans to start a "real offline cell" of ISIS.
• New York City was deemed the "perfect" target due to its large Jewish population.
• Detailed plans were shared with undercover agents.
• The plot was meant to be one of the largest attacks on U.S. soil since 9/11.

Khan also provided insights into his border crossing from Canada and mentioned the possibility of carrying out the attacks either on the Oct. 7 anniversary or on Oct. 11, coinciding with the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.

Current information regarding Khan's legal representation and his detention location in Canada remains unclear.