A Pakistani national, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, has been extradited from Canada to the United States. The extradition follows an indictment in the Southern District of New York, where Khan faces charges of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and attempting acts of terrorism across national borders. He is set to appear in court on June 11.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi commented on the situation: “The foreign terrorist organization ISIS remains a clear and present danger to the American people, and our Jewish citizens are especially targeted by evil groups like these.” She added that the Department of Justice is committed to prosecuting Khan "to the fullest extent of the law."
FBI Director Kash Patel stated that Khan allegedly planned an attack on New York City's Jewish community inspired by ISIS. Patel praised the FBI's efforts in preventing this attack: “Thankfully, the great work of the FBI and our partners shut that down.”
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for the Southern District of New York alleged that Khan intended to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn using automatic weapons. Clayton emphasized law enforcement's role in thwarting this plan: “Thanks to their efforts, Khan will now face justice in New York.”
Khan was initially arrested in Canada on September 4, 2024. According to allegations, he attempted to travel from Canada to New York City with plans for a mass shooting at a Jewish center. He reportedly communicated with undercover officers about his intentions and tried recruiting others for an assault using AR-style rifles.
Khan allegedly changed his target location from another U.S. city to New York City, planning an attack around October 7, 2024—the anniversary of Hamas attacks in Israel. He described New York as ideal due to its large Jewish population.
He continued urging undercover officers to acquire weapons and equipment for his planned attack and discussed logistics such as rental properties near his target location.
On September 4, Khan attempted to reach the U.S.-Canada border but was intercepted by Canadian authorities near Ormstown, approximately 12 miles from the border.
If convicted on charges of providing material support to a terrorist organization and attempting terrorism across borders, Khan could face life imprisonment. The case is being investigated by several FBI field offices with assistance from Canadian law enforcement.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kaylan E. Lasky and David J. Robles are handling prosecution alongside Trial Attorney Kevin C. Nunnally from the Justice Department’s National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section.
The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
