A Pakistani national residing in Canada has been extradited to the United States to face federal terrorism charges for plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn in support of the Islamic State (ISIS), the FBI announced on June 10.
The Pak terrorist, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, was arrested by Canadian authorities on September 4, 2024, near Ormstown, Quebec, just 12 miles from the US-Canada border. According to the reports, Khan was attempting to enter the United States to carry out a terror attack targeting the Jewish community in New York City on October 7, the one-year anniversary of the 2023 Hamas assault on Israel.
Pakistani National Extradited to Face Charges in Connection with Plot to Carry Out ISIS-Inspired Mass Shooting at Jewish Center in New York City https://t.co/63fBHmFVEU @NewYorkFBI pic.twitter.com/ggxV9bK5He
— FBI (@FBI) June 10, 2025
The FBI confirmed Khan’s extradition, stating that he has now arrived in the US and will face prosecution. FBI Chief Kash Patel noted that the terror plot was uncovered and disrupted through coordinated efforts between American and Canadian authorities. He said the case underscores the importance of cross-border intelligence cooperation in preventing terrorism.
Prosecutors said that Khan, an active supporter of ISIS, planned to massacre Jewish civilians in Brooklyn using automatic weapons. In conversations with individuals he believed to be co-conspirators, who were,, in fact,, undercover law enforcement officers, Khan expressed a chilling desire to ‘slaughter’ Jews and declared that ‘New York is perfect for targeting Jews’ because of its large Jewish population.
Major news… earlier this afternoon, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, was extradited to the United States on charges of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and attempting to commit acts of terrorism.
In the fall of last year, Khan…
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) June 10, 2025
Court documents state that Khan identified a specific site, referred to as ‘Location-1,’ where he intended to carry out the terror attack. He reportedly sent photographs of the location and coordinated detailed logistical plans. These included calls to secure AR-style rifles, large quantities of ammunition, hunting knives, and short-term rental properties near the target area. He insisted on acquiring “some good hunting (knives) so we can slit their throats,” according to one exchange.
Federal investigators revealed that Khan repeatedly reaffirmed his loyalty to ISIS and stated that if the operation succeeded, it would be the “largest attack on U.S. soil since 9/11.” He discussed hiring a human smuggler to help him cross the border undetected and took elaborate steps to conceal his travel, using three separate vehicles to move across Canada before his eventual arrest.
"Earlier this afternoon, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, was extradited to the United States on charges of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and attempting to commit acts of terrorism. In the fall of last year, Khan allegedly planned to… pic.twitter.com/sNa20jkBtB
— ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2025
Now extradited to the United States, Khan is facing two major terrorism-related charges: attempting to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organisation, and attempting to commit acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries. If convicted, he could receive a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. A federal district judge will ultimately determine the sentence, factoring in U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory considerations. The FBI’s New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles field offices are jointly handling the investigation, with crucial support from Canadian law enforcement.
The arrest of Muhammad Shahzeb Khan reinforces the growing evidence linking Pakistan to global terrorism networks. His plot in support of ISIS echoes a familiar pattern of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism that threatens international security.
