A chilling plot to conduct a mass shooting at a US Army installation in Warren, Michigan, has been thwarted with the arrest of a former Army National Guard member. Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, a 19-year-old resident of Melvindale, Michigan, stands accused of orchestrating an attack on the Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command facility at the Detroit Arsenal, allegedly in allegiance with the foreign terrorist organisation, ISIS. The apprehension of Said on Wednesday, May 13, 2025, preempted what authorities described as a potentially devastating assault on the military base.
🚨DETROIT, USA: “Bring Seven Magazines. Don’t Run Out.”
⚠️ Muslim Man and Former U.S. Soldier Caught Plotting ISIS Mass Murder at Michigan Army Base
We have been warning everyone for months.
📰 Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, a 19-year-old MUSLIM man and former Michigan… pic.twitter.com/lvpkH2Hqz8
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According to a detailed criminal complaint, Said purportedly divulged his sinister intentions to two undercover law enforcement officers. These officers, working as part of the investigation, reportedly engaged with Said over a period, during which he allegedly outlined his plans for a large-scale shooting at the heavily secured military facility. Officials revealed that in April 2025, the undercover operatives, acting under the direction of ISIS, seemingly agreed to execute Said’s scheme. This strategic move by law enforcement allowed them to gather crucial evidence and monitor Said’s preparations meticulously.
The complaint further outlines the alarming extent of Said’s alleged involvement in preparing for the attack. He is accused of supplying armor-piercing ammunition and high-capacity magazines intended for use in the planned assault. Furthermore, Said allegedly conducted surveillance of the Detroit Arsenal by deploying a drone over the premises, ostensibly to identify vulnerabilities and potential targets. His involvement extended to training the undercover officers on the operation of firearms and the construction of Molotov cocktails, demonstrating a clear intent to equip them for a violent confrontation. Disturbingly, Said is also accused of providing specific instructions on how to breach the base’s security and which building to target, indicating a well-defined and dangerous plan.
The culmination of the investigation occurred on May 13, the very day the attack was reportedly scheduled to take place. Law enforcement officials apprehended Said in close proximity to the Army base after he launched a drone, an action that seemingly formed part of his pre-attack reconnaissance. The swift and decisive action by the authorities prevented what could have been a tragic incident with significant loss of life.
Sue J. Bai, the head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, issued a strong statement emphasising the gravity of the charges. “This defendant is charged with planning a deadly attack on a U.S. military base here at home for ISIS,” Bai stated. “Thanks to the tireless efforts of law enforcement, we foiled the attack before lives were lost. We will not hesitate to bring the full force of the Department to find and prosecute those who seek to harm our men and women in the military and to protect all Americans.”
FBI Director Kash Patel also commented on the arrest, commending the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation. “Said was arrested this week and will now face charges of supporting a foreign terrorist organisation, among others,” Patel affirmed. “Our agents, intelligence teams, and partners acted quickly — and they saved lives. Well done to all on executing the mission.” The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is actively pursuing the ongoing investigation into Said’s activities and any potential co-conspirators.
NEW from your FBI: I can now confirm reports that our FBI teams and partners foiled an attempted ISIS attack on one of our U.S. military bases in Warren, Michigan.
The individual, Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, plotted a mass shooting at the U.S. Army’s Tank-Automotive &…
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) May 15, 2025
Said now faces serious federal charges, including attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and distributing information pertaining to a destructive device. If convicted on these charges, the 19-year-old could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison, underscoring the severity of the alleged crimes and the potential threat he posed.
Following his arrest, Said was arraigned on Wednesday and will remain in detention pending further legal proceedings. He has been assigned a court-appointed attorney to represent him. A preliminary examination in his case is currently scheduled for May 28, 2025, which will be a crucial step in determining whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial.
