Tycen Proper, a 19-year-old man from Danville, Knox County, Ohio, was arrested by the FBI for allegedly plotting an attack on the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. He faces four federal charges: conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States, attempted murder of a federal official, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime, and receiving or transferring a firearm used to commit a felony. The FBI also arrested four other men in connection with the alleged plot, with arrests made in Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, and California. The UFC Freedom 250 event took place on the White House lawn on June 14, 2026, and was attended by President Donald Trump. According to the Department of Justice, the alleged plot targeted attendees of the event, including government officials. The FBI investigation remains ongoing. According to HindustanTimes.com, the FBI discovered detailed attack plans in chats on Signal groups on Proper’s iPhone, and the alleged plot involved plans to use explosive drones. Proper was held at the Franklin County Jail after a brief hospitalization for experiencing thoughts of self-harm. A temporary detention order was issued for Proper following his appearance in federal court in Columbus on June 15, 2026, and a full detention hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2026. According to TimesNowNews.com, Proper allegedly identified himself as one of the leaders of a group of nearly 20 people involved in plans to attack the event.