The Worlds Most Wanted Man ISIS Jihadi John Gets Put In The Crosshairs Of Drone Justice Was Quick Notorious ISIS member Jihadi John was taken down Thursday night in a U.S. airstrike. The cruel terrorist was believed to be hit while entering a vehicle in Raqqa, Syria. U.S. forces conducted an airstrike on Raqqa, Syria on November 12, 2015 targeting Mohamed Emwazi, also known as Jihadi John, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said. An official called the execution of the operation flawless. Emwazi was infamous for appearing in videos displaying execution-style murders, including those of James Foley, Steven Sotloff, Peter Kassig, Abdul-Rahman Kassig, David Haines, Alan Hennin, Kenji Goto and several other Western hostages. Emwazi was known for appearing in videos showing the execution-style murders of James Foley, Steven Sotloff, Peter Kassig, Abdul-Rahman Kassig, David Haines, Alan Hennin, Kenji Goto and other Western hostage. 