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FBI Thwarts Alleged Mall of America Attack by Teen It Armed
Original: FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle
The FBI says it stopped a planned attack on the Mall of America in Minnesota, arresting a teenager who allegedly intended to carry it out. Agents reportedly supplied the minor with an assault rifle as part of an undercover operation before intervening. The unusual detail that the bureau itself provided the weapon is drawing scrutiny and debate over how such sting operations are run.
Why now: The FBI's announcement, including the striking detail that agents supplied the rifle, is making headlines nationwide.
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- FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle · ABC7 San Francisco
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