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University Student Arrested for Machine Gun Attack Plot

12/4/2025

Summary

Story summary

Luqmaan Khan, a 25-year-old University of Delaware student, faces felony charges for possessing a machine gun and planning an attack on campus police.
At the time of his arrest on November 24, he was found with a modified handgun capable of firing 1,200 rounds per minute, along with body armor and extended magazines in his truck.
Court documents reveal he was nervous during the traffic stop and had a notebook detailing attack strategies, including targeting a specific police officer.
The FBI's investigation continues, and Khan has been banned from university grounds.

History

Historical Context

The Gun Control Act of 1968 was enacted in response to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, alongside rising gun violence concerns. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 22, 1968, the law prohibited firearm sales to individuals deemed threats, reflecting a significant shift in U.S. gun regulation and ongoing debates about public safety.

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Story summary

Luqmaan Khan, a 25-year-old University of Delaware student, faces felony charges for possessing a machine gun and planning an attack on campus police.
At the time of his arrest on November 24, he was found with a modified handgun capable of firing 1,200 rounds per minute, along with body armor and extended magazines in his truck.
Court documents reveal he was nervous during the traffic stop and had a notebook detailing attack strategies, including targeting a specific police officer.
The FBI's investigation continues, and Khan has been banned from university grounds.

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