In a chilling incident that unfolded in late November, law enforcement officers in Wilmington, Delaware, apprehended a man who was found in possession of a loaded firearm, extended magazines, body armor, and a notebook containing alarming content.
The man, identified as 25-year-old Luqmaan Khan, was a student at the University of Delaware. The notebook allegedly contained notes on warfare techniques, assault plans, and a diagram of the University of Delaware Police Department.
As reported by RedState, the notebook also mentioned a member of the University of Delaware Police Department by name and included a drawing of the department's building with entry and exit points. This discovery prompted the involvement of federal authorities, who upon searching Khan's residence, allegedly found a handgun equipped with an illegal "switch" to convert it into a machine gun.
The FBI, in a social media post, revealed that the notebook discussed additional weapons and firearms, their potential use in an attack, and strategies to avoid law enforcement detection post-attack. This incident has raised alarm bells, especially in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard troops while on patrol in Washington, D.C., in late November.
One of the troops tragically lost her life, while the other continues to battle for his life. This incident adds to the growing list of attempted terror attacks in recent times.
The Department of Justice has issued a statement indicating that Khan is facing serious charges. "The criminal complaint charges Khan with possessing a machinegun. If convicted of the charge, Khan faces a maximum penalty of 10 years of imprisonment," the statement read.
The investigation is being spearheaded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Castle County Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Samuel S. Frey and Kevin P. Pierce, and Criminal Chief Carly A. Hudson, prosecuting the case.
Details about Khan's background remain scant, with the only known information being his residence in Wilmington.
The University of Delaware has taken swift action in response to the incident. Laura Carlson, the University's interim President, announced that Khan has been temporarily separated from the University, including a ban from all campuses, pending the resolution of legal matters.
"We have been working closely with law enforcement throughout this matter and are sharing this information with you now that we have been cleared to do so," the statement read.
This incident underscores the potential threat posed by individuals harboring extremist views and the importance of vigilant law enforcement. The New Castle County Police Department's swift action in apprehending Khan potentially averted a tragic terrorist attack.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for continued vigilance and the importance of law enforcement in maintaining public safety.
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