The Economic Times

US man, 19, arrested over alleged mass shooting plot targeting Hindu temple in Palatine Illinois

Police arrested 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Hindu Temple. Investigations revealed he communicated threats and shared a detailed document about the attack. Law enforcement recovered a rifle, ammunition, and tactical equipment in his residence. The FBI noted the extremist ideologies expressed in his writings targeting individuals of South Asian heritage. The prompt action of local police contributed to preventing potential violence in the community.