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How a Jammed Rifle and a Taco Bell Co-Worker Foiled a US Temple Attack Plot
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News18•15-10-2026, 22:25
How a Jammed Rifle and a Taco Bell Co-Worker Foiled a US Temple Attack Plot
- •Nineteen-year-old Alexandros Paporakis allegedly planned a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois.
- •The suspect drove to the temple on October 11 equipped with an AR-style rifle, ammunition, and tactical gear.
- •The attack was thwarted after his weapon malfunctioned, forcing him to flee the scene.
- •Police unraveled the plot after the suspect revealed details of the jammed rifle to a Taco Bell co-worker.
Key Questions Answered
The suspect was arrested after his AR-style rifle jammed during the incident, forcing him to flee, and after a co-worker alerted the police to his disturbing messages and plot.
The alleged mass shooting plot targeted a Hindu temple located in Aurora, Illinois, with the suspect having driven there from Palatine on October 11, 2026.
Investigators found that the 19-year-old suspect possessed an AR-style rifle, around 300 rounds of ammunition, tactical equipment including a bulletproof vest, petrol containers, and items featuring swastika symbols.
