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An Arizona man has been arrested by the FBI in connection with a religiously-motivated terrorist attack that took place on a remote property in Australia last year, resulting in the deaths of six people. The 58-year-old US citizen is facing charges, including one related to incitement of violence on the internet. According to reports, he sent multiple online messages promoting "Christian end of days ideology" to the attackers. The ambush, known as the Wieambilla attack, resulted in the deaths of two police officers, a neighbor, and three shooters. The suspect was apprehended by FBI agents in Heber Overgaard, Arizona, and it was discovered that the attackers had been following his YouTube accounts. Investigations have confirmed that there were direct communication and interaction between the suspect and the attackers on YouTube. Queensland Police have teamed up with the FBI and local authorities in the US to investigate the incident further. The attack took place in December 2020 after police were called to Gareth and Stacey Train's property to check on their missing son. Upon their arrival, the officers were met with gunfire, resulting in fatal injuries to two constables and the death of a neighbor who had come to help. The siege, which lasted for hours, involved extensive planning and preparations with multiple weapons, hidden positions, and surveillance equipment throughout the property. Queensland police have labeled the incident as a religiously-motivated terror attack, stating that the Trains subscribed to the premillennialism belief system, which is a form of Christian fundamentalism. This incident marks the first time that an extreme Christian ideology has been associated with a terror attack in Australia. The suspect is facing charges under US law, and there are currently no plans to extradite him to Australia. It is worth noting that gun violence is rare in Australia due to the country's stringent firearms legislation.