Canadian Pakistani man pleads guilty to plotting Brooklyn terror attack

21-year-old admitted to planning ISIS-inspired mass shooting at Jewish community center

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:33pm

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An extreme close-up of a handcuffed wrist against a stark black background, conceptually representing the arrest and prosecution of a suspected terrorist plotter.A chilling reminder of the ongoing threat of homegrown terrorism, as authorities work to disrupt potential attacks on vulnerable communities.Brooklyn Today

A 21-year-old Pakistani national living in Canada has pleaded guilty in the United States to plotting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at a prominent Jewish community center in Brooklyn, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The man, identified as Muhammad Shahzeb Khan or Shahzeb Jadoon, admitted to attempting to commit acts of terrorism that would have transcended national boundaries.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing threat of homegrown violent extremism and the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies across borders to disrupt potential terrorist plots. The targeting of a Jewish community center also raises concerns about the persistence of antisemitism and the vulnerability of minority religious and ethnic groups.

The details

According to authorities, Khan admitted to planning a mass shooting at the Brooklyn Jewish community center, inspired by the ideology of the Islamic State terrorist group. He was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.

  • Khan pleaded guilty on April 9, 2026.

The players

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan

Also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, a 21-year-old Pakistani national living in Canada who pleaded guilty to plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack in Brooklyn.

U.S. Department of Justice

The federal agency that announced and oversaw the case against Khan.

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What’s next

Khan is scheduled to be sentenced on June 15, 2026, where he could face up to 20 years in prison.

The takeaway

This case underscores the persistent threat of ISIS-inspired terrorism, even as the group's physical caliphate has been dismantled, and the importance of robust counterterrorism efforts to protect vulnerable communities from extremist violence.