A man who planned a major terror attack at 770 Eastern Parkway has pleaded guilty and now faces the possibility of life in prison.

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani national living in Canada, admitted that he intended to carry out a mass shooting at the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Authorities say his goal was to cause large-scale casualties and make it one of the deadliest attacks in the United States in recent years.

According to investigators, Khan began planning the attack in August 2024 and later shifted his focus specifically to New York. He was ultimately stopped as part of an undercover operation, after communicating with individuals he believed would help him carry out the attack, who were in fact law enforcement agents.

During those exchanges, he requested weapons, ammunition, and other supplies, and discussed in detail how he planned to enter the U.S. and carry out the attack at the iconic Chabad center.

He was arrested in Canada while attempting to cross into the United States near the Quebec border. Officials say he took steps to avoid detection, including switching vehicles along the way.

Authorities noted that the plot was inspired by ISIS and specifically targeted the Jewish community. They emphasized that the attack was successfully prevented through coordinated efforts between U.S. and Canadian law enforcement agencies.

Khan is scheduled to be sentenced on August 12, 2026, and could receive life in prison.