Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

FBI Foils ISIS-Inspired Attacks in Indiana and North Carolina

1/6/2026

50 9 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The FBI thwarted an ISIS-inspired attack at an Indiana high school in 2025.
The FBI worked with local police to remove firearms from the student involved, who was expelled and not charged.
The FBI also foiled an ISIS-inspired plot for New Year’s Eve at a Mint Hill, North Carolina, grocery store.
Christian Sturdivant, an 18-year-old, pledged allegiance to ISIS and was arrested after undercover agents found attack documents.

1 of 1

Story summary

The FBI thwarted an ISIS-inspired attack at an Indiana high school in 2025.
The FBI worked with local police to remove firearms from the student involved, who was expelled and not charged.
The FBI also foiled an ISIS-inspired plot for New Year’s Eve at a Mint Hill, North Carolina, grocery store.
Christian Sturdivant, an 18-year-old, pledged allegiance to ISIS and was arrested after undercover agents found attack documents.