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Public Safety Updated October 22, 10:45 am

Update, October 22. Updated October 22, 10:45 am Central with new reporting: 4 separate outlets now report this.

FBI arrests McKinney teen accused of plotting to assassinate Rep. Keith Self

Federal authorities arrested a 17-year-old from McKinney accused of plotting to assassinate U.S. Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) and carry out a separate terrorist attack in North Texas. The teenager was arrested on October 5 after obtaining a firearm, with investigators believing he planned to target Self at an event on October 17.

Where
McKinney, Collin County
When
October 5, 2026
Sources
Reported by 5 outlets

Counties: Collin

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • FBIFederal authorities who arrested suspect and stopped alleged threat
  • U.S. Rep. Keith SelfRepublican congressman targeted in alleged assassination plot; represents Texas' 3rd Congressional District
  • 17-year-old from McKinneySuspect arrested and accused of plotting assassination and terrorist attack

The facts

  • A 17-year-old from McKinney was arrested on October 5 by federal authorities.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • The suspect obtained a firearm before arrest, according to federal law enforcement sources.3
  • Investigators believed the suspect planned to target Rep. Self at an event on October 17.1 3 4 Stated by 3 sources
  • Federal investigators believed the suspect was planning a separate attack on behalf of ISIS.3
  • Investigators believed the suspect had recently become radicalized through ISIS material found online.1
  • The suspect remained in federal custody in North Texas at the time of reporting.1
  • Rep. Self represents Texas' 3rd Congressional District and is a retired Army lieutenant colonel.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Rep. Keith Self He and his family are safe; thanked FBI and law enforcement for stopping threat.1 2 3
  • Rep. Keith Self The FBI knew about the suspect for a while before the arrest.3
  • Rep. Keith Self Confronting radical Islam carries personal risks he is willing to accept; will not back down.1 3

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Keith Self Vows To Fight Radical Islam After FBI Foils Alleged Assassination Plot

    Dallas Express

  • McKinney teen accused of threatening to shoot North Texas Rep. Keith Self

    CBS News

  • Rep. Keith Self targeted in alleged assassination plot by Texas teen: report

    Fox News

  • FBI arrests McKinney boy for plotting to assassinate Keith Self: Report

    Knewz

  • Rep. Keith Self says he was never in danger from alleged assassination plot by McKinney teen

    CBS News

  • A 17-year-old from McKinney, Texas, is in federal custody after authorities accused him of plotting to kill Rep. Keith Self at an event on October 17 and carry out a terrorist attack in North Texas on behalf of ISIS. Full details in the comments.

    Facebook

Sources

Outlets: 1 left-leaning, 1 right-leaning, 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

These outlets were found through Google News headlines. Google decides which outlets appear there, and they lean mostly one way, so this sheet can only be as balanced as the reporting it was built from. Leanings are AllSides Media Bias Ratings.

  1. Keith Self Vows To Fight Radical Islam After FBI Foils Alleged Assassination Plot Dallas Express Not rated, October 21, 2026
  2. McKinney teen accused of threatening to shoot North Texas Rep. Keith Self CBS News Lean Left, October 21, 2026
  3. Rep. Keith Self targeted in alleged assassination plot by Texas teen: report Fox News Right, October 22, 2026
  4. A 17-year-old from McKinney, Texas, is in federal custody after authorities accused him of plotting to kill Rep. Keith Self at an event on October 17 and carry out a terrorist attack in North Texas on behalf of ISIS. Full details in the comments. Facebook Not rated, October 22, 2026

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