FBI thwarts ‘ISIS-inspired’ New Year’s Eve attack in North Carolina
The subject was directly inspired to act by ISIS, the FBI said. (Photo: Reuters)The US Justice Department said on Friday it thwarted an alleged plan by a North Carolina man to carry out an ISIS-inspired attack using knives and hammers on New Year’s Eve.
Christan Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, was charged with providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, according to a Justice Department statement.
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Sturdivant has not yet entered a plea on the charges.
FBI agents searching Sturdivant’s home found a handwritten document titled “New Year’s Attack 2026,” which allegedly discussed plans to stab up to 20 victims and attack responding police officers, according to the statement.
#BREAKING The #FBI and our law enforcement partners thwarted a potential terrorist attack on New Year’s Eve in North Carolina. The subject was directly inspired to act by ISIS. The @USAO_WDNC and FBI Special Agent in Charge will announce details at an 11:30 am news conference in… pic.twitter.com/APsaKTdeuF
— FBI Charlotte (@FBICharlotte) January 2, 2026