FBI arrests a 17-year-old McKinney boy accused of plotting to assassinate Rep. Keith Self at an event and of planning an ISIS-inspired attack in North Texas, federal sources say

A teenager from McKinney has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly plotting to assassinate Representative Keith Self at an event last Saturday, October 17. The teenager had also been planning a terrorist operation in North Texas on behalf of ISIS.

Self is seeking reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas’ 3rd Congressional District and supports stronger immigration enforcement and border security.

He has also received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, who praised his work on border security, tax cuts, and conservative policies.

Teenager remains in federal custody

Federal law enforcement officials confirmed to the station that the teenager was arrested on October 5 after acquiring a firearm…

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