Law enforcement officials arrested and charged a U.S. Army veteran allegedly plotting a terror attack in California particularly in the Los Angeles area.
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) identified the suspect as former U.S. infantryman Mark Steven Domingo of Reseda California. Domingo had combat experience in Afghanistan.
Authorities arrested Domingo on Friday night after receiving inert explosive devices (IEDs) from an undercover law enforcement officer. He believed the device was live bomb, which he intended to detonate and commit a mass murder.
Suspect made a series of online posts about his desire to commit mass murder
According to the criminal complaint, Domingo made several online posts including a video in which he declared his Muslim faith, support for violent jihad and intention to commit a terror attack in the Los Angeles area.
Additionally, Domingo stated in his online post on March 3 that “America needs another vegas event.” He was referring to the October 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas where 59 people were killed and many others were injured.
