Texas hostage standoff raising concerns about 'copycat attacks'

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An intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News says federal law enforcement officials have seen signs since the standoff that it might inspire similar incidents.

at a Texas synagogue Saturday has increased concern among federal officials about possible"copycat attacks," according to an intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News.

Audio of the attack was captured on a synagogue live stream of its worship service for approximately the first 40 minutes, according to the joint bulletin. It remains unclear to investigators if the livestream was part of Akram's plan, though federal law enforcement has identified the use of live streaming as a growing trend among violent extremists to try to amplify their attacks both domestically and abroad.

"The FBI, DHS, and NCTC also remain concerned about the potential for copycat attacks following this incident due to the volume of online violent extremist messaging advocating for the release of Aafia Siddiqui," the bulletin reads."Since the attack, open sources have reported online discussions — from a variety of sources, including AQ supporters — praising the attack and renewing attention on Siddiqui's imprisonment.

And while mainstream media outlets including Facebook and Twitter have been quicker to remove calls for violence in recent months, extremist actors have migrated to smaller, encrypted platforms such as Telegram, Element and"Rocketchat" to post such messages.The bulletin states that Akram came alone to the United States on December 29, 2021, through the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.

Separately, the Greater Manchester Police, in the region of northern England that Akram called home,

 

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