A man associated with the Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi shooting that occurred on May 21, 2020, has been sentenced to 6.5 years in federal prison.
Moctar Ahmadou was sentenced on federal gun charges on Feb. 1, 2024, according to Connor Hagan of the FBI.
“After discovering Moctar Ahmadou’s association with the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station shooter, our dedicated counterterrorism agents opened an investigation that undoubtedly saved countless lives,” stated Special FBI Agent in charge, Douglas Williams.
Investigators learned that Ahmadou sought guidance from other extremists and trained at a Houston gun range to ensure his planned attack at NAS-CC would be devastating.
“Disrupting Mr. Ahmadou’s chilling plan spotlights what FBI Houston counterterrorism squads do every day- identify and neutralize international and domestic terrorism threats so Texas communities remain safe and free from terror,” stated FBI Agent, Douglas Williams.
NAS-CC TERRORIST ATTACK
Military police at the Naval Air Station – Corpus Christi responded to an active shooter situation on the morning of May 21, 2020.