NC teen accused of plotting to kill Americans on behalf of ISIS

MORGANTON, NC (WTVD) — Federal prosecutors announced Monday they have charged a Morganton, North Carolina 19-year-old with plotting to “kill a large number of U.S. citizens” on behalf of ISIS.The FBI said Justin Nolan Sullivan planned to buy a semi-automatic AR-15 rifle at the Hickory Gun Show in Hickory on Friday to use in the attacks.

“As alleged in the complaint, the defendant was planning assassinations and violent attacks in the United States and is charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIL [also widely referred to as ISIS] and federal firearms violations,” said Assistant Attorney General Carlin.