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FBI Arrests Pennsylvania Man Over Alleged ISIS-Inspired Attack Plot
The FBI arrested a 21-year-old Pennsylvania man before officials say he could carry out a dangerous attack.
Authorities allege that Jonathan Kramer supported the Islamic State of Syria.
They said he shared the group’s propaganda and discussed ways to hurt people.
Investigators found him with a rifle, ammunition and many knives.
They also said he had discussed using firearms, vehicles, drones and chemical poisons.
The FBI began investigating after someone from the public reported his behavior.
Officials have not said what place or people were allegedly targeted.
Kramer has been charged with a federal weapons-related offense, but the allegations have not been proven in court.
The FBI arrested 21-year-old Jonathan Kramer in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, on September 12.
Authorities allege Kramer supported the Islamic State of Syria and promoted its propaganda and methods for carrying out killings.
Investigators said he possessed a rifle, ammunition, about 190 rounds, 30 knives and other equipment.
Officials did not disclose the alleged target, location or date of the planned attack.
Kramer faces one federal charge involving firearms or ammunition allegedly intended for a felony or terrorism-related crime.
- Who
- The FBI arrested Jonathan Kramer, a 21-year-old man from Valencia, Pennsylvania.
- What
- Authorities allege he was preparing an ISIS-inspired mass-casualty attack and charged him with a federal weapons-related offense.
- Where
- He was arrested outside a hotel in Cranberry Township, near Pittsburgh, after traveling through Gibsonia and visiting Dunham’s Sports.
- When
- Kramer was arrested on September 12; FBI officials discussed the case at a press conference on September 15.
- Why
- The FBI says a public tip, social-media activity and encrypted communications helped uncover alleged efforts to promote and coordinate violence.
Key facts
- Suspect
- Jonathan Kramer, 21
- Arrest location
- Outside a hotel in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
- Items allegedly found
- A semi-automatic rifle, loaded magazines, ammunition, about 190 rounds, 30 knives and a rifle scope
- Alleged affiliation
- The Islamic State of Syria
- Alleged discussions
- Attack methods involving firearms, vehicles, drones and chemical poisons
- Specific target
- Not disclosed by officials
- Charge
- Receiving or transferring a firearm or ammunition with knowledge or reasonable cause to believe it would be used in a felony or federal terrorism crime
Quotes
Richard Evanchec
Special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office
“Following that pledge, he made efforts to spread their propaganda and shared ways to kill all in the name of a foreign terrorist organization.”
wionews.com
“Jonathan Kramer demonstrated a sustained devotion to the Islamic State of Syria.”
wionews.com
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