UFC Terror Plot
Five Men Arrested in Alleged Plot Targeting White House UFC Event with Explosive Drones
Federal authorities arrested at least five men on June 16, 2026, for an alleged plot to attack the "UFC Freedom 250" event held on the White House South Lawn — a high-profile celebration of America's 250th anniversary that President Trump attended alongside Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance. The suspects allegedly planned to deploy explosive-laden drones and position sniper teams to assassinate political and wealthy targets, then trigger a second wave of gunfire amid the chaos, according to WGME.
The FBI first learned of the threat on June 10 — just 96 hours before the event — after Tycen Proper's mother called authorities to report her 19-year-old son's "homicidal ideation," firearm purchases, and talk of upcoming "missions," KOMO News reported. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the bust on June 16, saying the "planned attacks were stopped cold" thanks to rapid action by federal agents and their partners.
A Mother's Tip Unraveled the Entire Conspiracy
The investigation broke open on June 10, 2026, when Proper's mother contacted the FBI from Ohio. She told agents her son had been buying guns, talking about "missions," and showing signs of dangerous thinking. Federal agents executed search warrants at his residence on June 11. They found encrypted maps and "safe house" locations in Nebraska on his electronic devices, according to News3LV.
That digital evidence led agents to a Signal group chat of roughly 20 people, where the suspects had been planning the attack since at least March 2026. The group had originally connected through a TikTok group called "Vanguard of the Old" before moving to the encrypted app to avoid detection, Fox 17 reported. Proper was arrested at his parents' home and now faces charges including conspiracy, attempted murder of a federal officer, and gun charges.
Five Suspects Arrested Across Four States
Arrests took place across Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, and California on June 15. Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez of Nebraska, identified in court papers by the alias "Shepherd," is alleged to be the ringleader. He reportedly coordinated the group's fallback locations and tactical planning, according to KUTV.
Bryan Omar Roa and Michael Alan Thomas were taken into custody in Riverside, California, and appeared in a local courtroom on June 15. Investigators describe the California pair as key planners of the drone deployment strategy. Daniel Eskridge of Missouri rounds out the five, charged as a co-conspirator in charge of tactical logistics. All five face federal conspiracy charges, Fox San Antonio reported.
Drone Strikes and Snipers: How the Attack Was Designed
The plan had two stages. First, explosive-laden drones would hit buildings near the event to force a mass evacuation. Then, as crowds fled in panic, sniper teams would open fire on the crowd. The group's primary targets were high-profile attendees — specifically President Trump, Elon Musk, and other wealthy or politically powerful figures, KMPH reported.
Investigators describe the group as "ultra-religious and anti-government" accelerationists — people who want to cause societal collapse to force a political revolution. Court affidavits point to a mix of grievances: distrust of the government, anger over the Jeffrey Epstein files, and resentment over tech data centers consuming local water supplies, according to Newschannel 9.
Security Reviews Launched for Upcoming July 4th Celebrations
The foiled plot has immediately triggered a security review of all remaining "America 250" events, including a planned Indy car race in Washington, D.C. Authorities are expected to expand drone no-fly zones for civilian aircraft around future high-profile gatherings in the capital, Idaho News reported.
Legal experts say the case may set new standards for how the Justice Department charges domestic terror plots. Prosecutors used "attempted murder of a federal officer" charges even though the suspects never reached the event site. How courts handle drone-based conspiracy charges — before any weapon is deployed — will be closely watched, WACH reported.
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