Angelina Han Hicks (Davidson County Sheriff’s Office)
A disturbing and deeply unsettling plot to carry out a mass-casualty attack at a Texas synagogue has been foiled
Authorities have arrested 18-year-old Angelina Han Hicks of Lexington, North Carolina, after uncovering what investigators describe as a coordinated plan to carry out a horrific attack on members of Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, Texas.
According to court documents and law enforcement officials, Hicks allegedly conspired with at least two other individuals to carry out a violent assault targeting Jewish worshippers.
The plan reportedly involved using a vehicle to drive into a congregation with the explicit goal of killing as many people as possible.
Federal authorities say the FBI received a tip that triggered a rapid multi-agency response, ultimately leading to Hicks’ arrest at her home.
She now faces multiple felony charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit assault with a deadly weapon. Her bond has been set at a staggering $10 million.
FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X:
On Tuesday FBI received a tip that an individual out of Lexington, North Carolina was planning a mass casualty event at a Jewish Day School near Houston, Texas.
@FBICharlotte and @FBIHouston acted quickly, and working with our outstanding local partners in the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, the subject has been taken into custody.
Investigation ongoing. Thank you to our Joint Terrorism Task Force personnel, FBI teams and local partners for their decisive work that likely saved lives.
On Tuesday FBI received a tip that an individual out of Lexington, North Carolina was planning a mass casualty event at a Jewish Day School near Houston, Texas. @FBICharlotte and @FBIHouston acted quickly, and working with our outstanding local partners in the Davidson County… pic.twitter.com/pqaItJ55i5
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) April 23, 2026
FOX8 reported:
Hicks allegedly conspired with two men referred to as “Teegan” and “Angel,” whose last names are currently unknown, to commit murder against members of the synagogue, according to warrants.
The Houston Chronicle cites a court order that stated, “The conspiracy is to kill as many Jews as possible by driving through a congregation at a synagogue.”
The attack was allegedly planned for April 21, 2028, about two years from now, warrants say.
“The date doesn’t reflect the entirety of the evidence and shouldn’t be interpreted to mean the contemplated acts were not imminent,” said District Attorney Garry Frank’s Office, which covers North Carolina Prosecutorial District 33.
Frank added that the investigation is unfolding across three states and includes the federal government.
Hicks’ father spoke to FOX8 after her arrest, describing the charges as “fabricated” and “way over the top.”
He says Hicks was playing a dark online fantasy game and described her as a “good kid” who was set to graduate in two weeks. She does not have a vehicle or a driver’s license.
“We miss her and we’re sick over this mess,” Hicks’ father said. “And it looks like they just want to get paid because she’s no threat to anyone other than being a fantasy video [game] player.”
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