Teen Plotting Synagogue Attack Arrested

0:00An 18-year-old woman from Lexington, North Carolina, named Angelina Han Hicks, faces serious charges after her arrest late Wednesday night, April 22nd. She's accused of plotting to attack Beth Israel Synagogue in Houston, Texas, as she's being held on a $10 million bond. Prosecutors say Hicks work with two others, known only as Teagan and Angel, to carry out the plan on April 21st, 2028. The scheme involved driving a vehicle into the crowd at the Synagogue to cause maximum harm. Local Jewish leaders in Houston got wind of the threat and looped in the FBI and city police right away. Now, patrols are ramped up around Jewish centers in the area to keep everyone safe. No word yet on why Hicks targeted the Synagogue or would drove the plot, but investigators are digging deeper into her connections. Authorities shut this down early, reminding us how vigilant stops threats before they start. Stay aware out there. That wraps Durham news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.