Breaking News: Multiple Arrests Made in Michigan for Alleged Violent Plot
Update: 3:20 p.m. Oct. 31, 2025: This story was updated with new information.
Introduction to the Incident
DEARBORN, Mich. — Multiple people who had been allegedly plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend were arrested Friday in Michigan, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post.
The law enforcement effort was focused on suburban Detroit. Patel said more information would be released later.
Law Enforcement Efforts
FBI and state police vehicles were in a neighborhood near Fordson High School in Dearborn. People wearing shirts marked FBI walked in and out of a house, including one person who collected paper bags and other items from an evidence truck.
Police in Inkster, another suburb, said FBI personnel were at a storage facility there.
Public Safety and Investigation
“There is no current threat to public safety,” said Jordan Hall, an FBI spokesperson in Detroit, who declined further comment.
The investigation involved discussion in an online chatroom involving at least some of the suspects who were taken into custody, people familiar with the investigation told AP. The group had discussed carrying out an attack around Halloween, referring to “pumpkin day,” according to one of the people. The other person briefed on the investigation confirmed that there had been a “pumpkin” reference.
Details of the Investigation
It wasn’t immediately clear if the group had the means to carry out an attack, but the reference to Halloween prompted the FBI to make arrests Friday, one of the people said.
A lawyer who was at the Dearborn home, Hussein Bazzi, said he’s representing people in the investigation but declined to speak further when reached by phone.
Government Response
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said on X that she was briefed by Patel. She said she was grateful for “swift action” but offered no details.
Residents in the Dearborn neighborhood watched as investigators worked at the house.
“It’s really scary because we have a lot of relatives around this neighborhood,” said Fatima Saleh, who was next door.
Breaking News
By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and ERIC TUCKER, The Associated Press
Associated Press writers Mike Balsamo, Sarah Brumfield and Alanna Durkin Richer in Washington, and Ed White in Detroit contributed to this report.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the arrests made in Michigan for an alleged violent plot over the Halloween weekend have raised concerns about public safety. The investigation is ongoing, and more information is expected to be released later. The swift action taken by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies has been appreciated by the government and the public.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened in Michigan?
A: Multiple people were arrested in Michigan for allegedly plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend.
Q: Who made the arrests?
A: The FBI and other law enforcement agencies made the arrests.
Q: Is there a current threat to public safety?
A: According to the FBI, there is no current threat to public safety.
Q: What was the investigation about?
A: The investigation involved discussion in an online chatroom about carrying out an attack around Halloween, referring to “pumpkin day.”
Q: Who is representing the suspects?
A: A lawyer named Hussein Bazzi is representing people in the investigation.
