Terrorist Sentenced to Life for Planned Attack on Chabad Headquarters

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan pleaded guilty to plotting a mass shooting at 770 Eastern Parkway in New York City.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:18am

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A Pakistani national living in Canada, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, has pleaded guilty to planning a major terror attack at the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in New York City. Khan admitted he intended to carry out a mass shooting at the iconic 770 Eastern Parkway location, with the goal of causing large-scale casualties. He was arrested in Canada while attempting to cross into the United States near the Quebec border, after communicating with undercover law enforcement agents about obtaining weapons and other supplies to execute the attack.

Why it matters

This plot was inspired by ISIS and specifically targeted the Jewish community, highlighting the ongoing threat of domestic terrorism and the need for vigilance and coordination between law enforcement agencies to prevent such attacks. The successful prevention of this attack at a prominent Jewish institution is a significant victory for public safety.

The details

According to investigators, Khan began planning the attack in August 2024 and later shifted his focus specifically to New York. He was ultimately stopped as part of an undercover operation, after communicating with individuals he believed would help him carry out the attack, who were in fact law enforcement agents. During those exchanges, he requested weapons, ammunition, and other supplies, and discussed in detail how he planned to enter the U.S. and carry out the attack at the iconic Chabad center.

  • Khan began planning the attack in August 2024.
  • He was arrested in Canada while attempting to cross into the United States near the Quebec border.
  • Khan is scheduled to be sentenced on August 12, 2026.

The players

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan

A Pakistani national living in Canada who pleaded guilty to planning a major terror attack at the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in New York City.

Chabad-Lubavitch

A prominent Jewish organization and the target of Khan's planned attack at their headquarters located at 770 Eastern Parkway in New York City.

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What’s next

Khan is scheduled to be sentenced on August 12, 2026, and could receive life in prison.

The takeaway

The successful prevention of this attack at a prominent Jewish institution is a significant victory for public safety, but also serves as a sobering reminder of the persistent threat of domestic terrorism and the importance of continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to protect vulnerable communities.