Canadian resident accused of terror plot to ‘slaughter’ Jewish people in Brooklyn appears in court

June 11, 2025   

(amNY) A Canadian resident accused of plotting a mass shooting to “slaughter” Jewish people in New York City in support of ISIS remains in federal custody following a brief court appearance Wednesday, with his arraignment scheduled for Thursday.

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, faces charges of attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and attempting to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries.

Canadian authorities arrested Khan, a Pakistani citizen, on Sept. 4, 2024, near the U.S.-Canada border and extradited him to the US on Tuesday.

“He planned to use automatic weapons to kill as many members of our Jewish community as possible, all in support of ISIS,” U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton said in a statement on Tuesday announcing Khan’s extradition.

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