On Sunday, 19‑year‑old Alexandros Paporakis was taken into custody in Palatine, Illinois, after police intercepted a threat to fire a gun at a Hindu place of worship.
Co‑workers reported receiving a digital file from Paporakis that contained a manifesto titled ‘Why I Fought: AKA (Aurora Shooter’s Manifesto)’ and photos of tactical gear.
Investigators seized an AR‑style rifle without a serial number, several loaded magazines, a gas canister marked with a slur aimed at South Asians, and Nazi insignia.
Prosecutors say the plan had been developing for two years, and the manifesto calls Indian, Jewish and African‑American communities ‘subhumans.’
Paporakis, a former Taco Bell cashier, is described by court filings as a sociopathic white supremacist who pledged to die after killing as many minorities as possible.
A Cook County judge is expected to hear the case on October 31, with prosecutors seeking a felony charge for attempted mass murder.