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The FBI has arrested a Michigan teenager on suspicion of planning a mass shooting.
Seann Pietila, 19, is accused of planning a mass shooting at a synagogue, according to federal authorities.
FBI agents regularly interacted with Pietila online, where they claim he expressed interest in continuing a mass shooting at a Jewish temple before committing suicide.
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A note found on Seann Patrick Pietila’s iPhone appears to specify the time, place and logistics of a planned mass shooting, the FBI said. (FBI)
Federal authorities raided Pietila’s home and found an extensive collection of weapons and ammunition.
“During the execution of the search warrant, investigators found the following items of evidence: .40 caliber pistol ammunition, .22 caliber ammunition, 12 gauge shotgun ammunition, a 12 gauge shotgun, a .22 caliber rifle, a Sig Sauer .40 caliber handgun (serial number 24B049058), .223 rifle magazines, an Apple iPhone 11, various bladed knives and instruments, rifle scopes and firearms accessories, a tactical camo vest, a black tactical vest, black skull masks, a red and white Nazi flag, a ghillie suit, gas masks and military sniper/survival manuals ‘, says an FBI report.
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The FBI also found a note on Pietila’s iPhone that appears to outline plans for a mass shooting, complete with a date and intended weapons.
The teen has been charged with broadcasting an interstate threat to get hurt after the FBI received reports of his alleged plans.
Pietila allegedly transmitted neo-Nazi-inspired rhetoric via Discord, Instagram and Pinterest.
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Images from an FBI report show neo-Nazi posts collected by Peitila on the social media app Pinterest. (FBI)
According to the FBI, the alleged mass shooting was scheduled for March 15, 2024 in Pietila’s phone.
That date would have been the five-year anniversary of a double shooting at Muslim places of worship by New Zealander Brenton Tarrant.
Norwegian national Anders Behring Breivik killed more than 70 people at a youth camp on the same date in 2011. According to the FBI, Pietila specifically mentioned Breivik in his messages.
Timothy Nerozzi is a writer for Fox News Digital. You can follow him on Twitter @timothynerozzi and email him at [email protected]
