The jihadist who was being sought by the FBI and military authorities after friends reported he was planning a Fort Hood style attack reportedly posted his impending attack on social media.
Muhammad Abdullah Hassan, who was known as John Thomas Booker before his conversion to Islam, posted on Facebook March 19th of his intent to die.
“Getting ready to be killed in jihad is a HUGE adrenaline rush! I am so nervous,” Hassan posted. “NOT because I’m scared to die but I am EAGER to meet my lord.”
Hassan was discharged by the Army on March 28th after the confirmed the postings and comments to friends. However, the FBI and military officials put out an alert for Hassan because of his intentions to cause harm to troops.
And FBI spokesman said there is no imminent threat to public safety.
Sources told FoxNews that Hassan has been placed inside a locked mental health facility for evaluation and treatment.