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Man Charged for Selling Gun Used in Deadly Attack

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kenya Mcchell Chapman, 32, faces federal charges for selling a stolen Glock 44 to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former National Guardsman with a terrorism conviction, killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and injured two others.
ROTC students subdued Jalloh after the attack.
Investigators noted the firearm had a partially obliterated serial number.
Chapman faces up to 35 years in prison if convicted.

History

Historical Context

The Gun Control Act of 1968, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, aimed to regulate firearm sales and prohibit ownership by individuals deemed dangerous, including felons and those with mental health issues. Despite these regulations, enforcement challenges persist, as highlighted by the recent incident involving Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, raising ongoing concerns about public safety and gun control in the U.S.

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Story summary

Kenya Mcchell Chapman, 32, faces federal charges for selling a stolen Glock 44 to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former National Guardsman with a terrorism conviction, killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and injured two others.
ROTC students subdued Jalloh after the attack.
Investigators noted the firearm had a partially obliterated serial number.
Chapman faces up to 35 years in prison if convicted.

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