03.01.2026 00:49
A planned attack inspired by ISIS for New Year's Eve in North Carolina, USA, was thwarted at the last moment. It was reported that the attacker intended to harm many people with a knife and a hammer, and that the plans were uncovered through an operation conducted by the FBI.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a New Year's Eve attack inspired by ISIS was thwarted in North Carolina. It was stated that the attacker planned to assault multiple people with a knife and a hammer.
ATTACKER ARRESTED
Authorities revealed that the attacker is 18-year-old Christan Sturdivant, who lives in Mint Hill. Sturdivant is also being prosecuted for providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
PLANNED TO ATTACK 20 PEOPLE
During a search of his home by FBI agents, a handwritten document titled "2026 New Year Attack" was found. The document contained plans to carry out a stabbing attack on 20 people and to assault police officers who arrived at the scene.