An 18-year-old in Idaho allegedly planned a violent rampage of local churches, after he pledged loyalty to the Islamic State (IS) group.
Alexander Mercurio was arrested on Saturday, one day before prosecutors say he intended to attack churches with guns, flame-covered weapons, explosives, knives and a pipe.
The justice department said he allegedly wanted to move from church to church until being killed.
He could face up to 20 years in prison and is charged with attempting to provide material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organisation.
Part of the teenager's plan allegedly involved beating and handcuffing his father to access guns from a locked closet in the family home.
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