Luqman Khan was arrested by police and charged with multiple federal crimes with a machine gun and a notebook detailing a plan to target police officers on the University of Delaware campus.
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Delaware State Police arrested a man in possession of an illegal machine gun and a notebook detailing plans for “urban warfare,” “martyrdom,” and at least one designated target, according to federal officials and court documents.
Luqman Khan, a Pakistani-born American national, was arrested on November 24 after police drove up to him for being at a park in New Castle, Delaware, after hours. According to federal court filings, Khan refused to comply with officers’ commands and was arrested.
When police searched Khan’s Toyota Tacoma, they found a Glock pistol, a machine gun conversion switch, a bulletproof vest, and a backpack containing an “ambush” and “surprise” plan written in a marble configuration notebook.
Khan, 25, told FBI agents that martyrdom was “one of the greatest things a person can do” and was a “goal,” according to court filings.
The note repeatedly mentions martyrdom, includes plans to target members of the University of Delaware Campus Police Department, and a map labeled “UD Police Department.” Khan is a former student of the university.
Khan, of Wilmington, Delaware, was charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun and possession of an unregistered firearm. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
Federal criminal charges against Khan were brought by FBI agents assigned to the Delaware Counterterrorism Task Force. When the FBI searched Mr. Khan’s home, additional firearms were found, including a rifle with a red dot sight, hollow-point pistol ammunition, and another handgun with a machine gun switch.
University of Delaware Interim President Laura Carlson said in a statement that Khan has been removed from the school and banned from all university campuses while the case is pending. Carlson said there is no known threat to the university.
Khan’s lawyer could not be reached for comment. According to court filings, Mr. Khan immigrated to the United States when he was young.
