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Teen Accused of Mass Shooting Plot at Chicago Hindu Temple
Illinois teen faces terrorism charges after plotting attack on Aurora Hindu temple.
In brief
Illinois teen faces terrorism charges after plotting attack on Aurora Hindu temple. Alexandros Paporakis, a 20-year-old Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, was arrested for planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora after allegedly making racist threats and possessing weapons. Originally reported by…
Police Update on Alleged Mass Shooting Plot
Police in Illinois are expected to release more details Thursday about a man accused of planning a mass shooting.
Alexandros Paporakis Faces Charges
Alexandros Paporakis, a Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing weapons.
Targeted Location Under Investigation
Investigators believe he planned to target the largest Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, but the exact intended location remains under investigation.
Weapons and Nazi Symbolism Found
At Paporakis' condo, investigators found an AR-style rifle with no serial number, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a tactical vest, gas can, and items with Nazi symbolism.
Racist Manifesto Targeting Indian Descent
Paporakis penned an eight-page manifesto using derogatory and racially charged slurs specifically targeting people of Indian descent at a Hindu house of worship.
Co-worker Alerted Police
Paporakis was in contact with a Taco Bell co-worker who became manic over the weekend and sent a video of an AR-style rifle and photo of himself wearing a tactical vest.
Arrest and Pretrial Details
Palatine police arrested Paporakis on Sunday at his apartment and found an AR-style rifle, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and other tactical gear.
The key point
Alexandros Paporakis, a 20-year-old Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, was arrested for planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora after allegedly making racist threats and possessing weapons.
