Crime & Safetyscore 780·7 metrosupdated 1h ago

Alleged Mall of America attack foiled after FBI sold teen suspect rifle in sting

The FBI thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teenager after agents supplied him with an assault rifle, authorities announced Wednesday.The 18-year-old had been under investigation for nearly two years, trading messages with a confidential informant, before agents sold him the rifle and amm

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