A former member of the Army National Guard has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support for the self-described Islamic State, or ISIS, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday.
In May, Justice Department officials say Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 26, of Sterling, Virginia, attempted to give $500 to a person he believed was a member of ISIS, but who was actually an undercover FBI agent.
In June, Jalloh reportedly traveled to North Carolina, where he allegedly attempted -- and failed -- to purchase firearms to carry out a terrorist attack similar to the 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, in which 13 people were killed.
On July 2, officials said, Jalloh also purchased a weapon from a gun dealer in northern Virginia that had been rendered inoperable, per the FBI's instruction. Officers arrested him the following day.
According to an affidavit filed on Sunday, Jalloh is a naturalized U.S. citizen from Sierra Leone. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Former National Guard Member Arrested, Charged With Attempting To Support ISIS
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