FBI warns Fishers resident of possible ISIS threat

FISHERS, Ind. (WISH) — FBI agents warned a Fishers resident about a possible terror threat from ISIS, according to Fishers police.

A Fishers Police Department spokesman said the FBI reached out to the unidentified resident after the person appeared on a potential ISIS target list.

The FBI did not confirm the meeting, but the bureau’s Indianapolis office issued the following statement to 24-Hour News 8:

The FBI routinely notifies individuals and organizations of potential threat information. We perform these notifications so potential victims are aware of possible threats and take appropriate steps. Those measures may include paying close attention to your surroundings at all times, protecting personally identifiable information, and immediately calling the local authorities if you observe something suspicious. The FBI will continue to work closely with federal, state, and local partners to keep the public informed of potential threats.