An Ohio man faces federal charges in an alleged White House UFC attack plot involving drones, explosives and gunfire, according to court documents.
Tycen Proper, 19, of Danville, is accused of helping plan an attack targeting people attending a UFC event on the White House lawn in Washington, D.C. Authorities said the alleged plan was disrupted before it could be carried out.
What Authorities Allege in the White House UFC Attack Plot
An affidavit said online discussions included plans to travel to Washington, fly drones over the event and shoot targeted individuals as they left a temporary arena. Federal investigators later said law enforcement agencies had identified a potential threat connected to the UFC America 250 event.
Search warrants produced chat records from multiple platforms, ammunition and firearms, including an AR-15, according to court documents. The records cited in the case did not say explosives were recovered.
How the Ohio Investigation Began
The investigation began after Knox County sheriff’s deputies and Danville police responded to a disturbance report at a home.
Proper’s mother contacted authorities because she was concerned about his behavior, recent firearm purchases and online communications with several people.
Officers collected the weapons and took Proper to a local hospital for an emergency admission after concerns were raised about homicidal thoughts, the affidavit said.
Federal Charges and Custody Status
Proper is charged with conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States, attempted murder of a United States officer or employee, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime, and receiving or transferring a firearm used in a felony.
Officials said multiple people were taken into custody during the investigation. Proper is being held at the Franklin County Jail. Court records cited in the case did not indicate when he would make his first appearance before a federal judge.
The case is significant because it shows how a local disturbance report and online communications developed into a federal investigation involving an alleged threat to a high-profile event in Washington.
