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Two Dearborn men inspired by Islamic State extremism acquired high-powered rifles and scouted LGBTQ+ bars in suburban Detroit as potential attack targets.

The men practiced at gun ranges and discussed a Halloween attack using coded language like “pumpkins” in encrypted chats the FBI monitored.

It marks the second alleged ISIS-related terror plot targeting the Detroit area since May, raising concerns about regional extremism.

DETROIT — Two men who had acquired high-powered weapons and practiced at gun ranges were scouting LGBTQ+ bars in suburban Detroit for a possible attack, authorities said Monday in filing terrorism-related charges against the pair.

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