Family members of two men charged in a foiled plot to attack the White House UFC event reported warning signs prior to the incident. Bryan Omar Roa, 24, allegedly expressed intentions to travel to Washington, D.C., where he indicated that 'something big' would happen. His family noted concerning online communications and a large stockpile of weapons he had acquired. On June 10, just days before the event, Roa left home but returned before any report was made to authorities.
Simultaneously, Tycen Proper, 19, was reported by his mother for his recent firearms purchases and troubling online interactions. Law enforcement intervened, and Proper was taken to a hospital due to his expressed thoughts of violence. Investigators later linked the two cases, as Proper's situation prompted FBI involvement.
Federal complaints allege that Roa, Proper, and three others planned to use drones with explosives at the UFC event to create chaos and target attendees. The Justice Department has charged the individuals involved with various offenses, including conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder of U.S. officials. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.