Luqmaan Khan, a Pakistan-born University of Delaware student, was arrested after police allegedly found a cache of guns, ammunition and a manifesto detailing plans to ‘kill all’ and pursue ‘martyrdom’ in a mass shooting on campus. The 25-year-old reportedly made materials that described ‘premeditated assault plans’ and ‘warfare techniques’
A Pakistan-origin student at the University of Delaware has been arrested after police allegedly found a cache of guns, ammunition and a manifesto detailing plans to “kill all” and pursue “martyrdom” in a mass shooting on campus.
According to The New York Post, officers took 25-year-old Luqmaan Khan into custody just before midnight on November 24. Police came across him sitting alone in his pickup truck at a park after closing hours and decided to search the vehicle because he appeared suspicious.
Here’s what we know so far about Khan and the disturbing materials investigators say they uncovered.
Weapons found in the vehicle
When officers searched Khan’s truck, they allegedly discovered a .357 Glock pistol, several loaded 27-round magazines, body armour plates, binoculars, a laptop and a marble notebook. Prosecutors said the Glock had been modified with a kit that effectively turned it into a semi-automatic rifle.
Police also found a notebook that reportedly detailed a plan to attack his school’s campus police department. The writings included a hand-drawn map of the “UD Police Station,” showing marked entry and exit points. One campus police officer was reportedly mentioned in the notes, though the reason remains unknown.
JUST IN: Luqmaan Khan who was born in Pakistan, ARRESTED for alleged plot to shoot up University of Delaware. He was found with a manifesto, multiple guns, and blueprint of the university police station.
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ABC 6 reported that the notebook contained disturbing phrases such as “kill all – martyrdom,” instructions on how to escape after an attack, and notes on how multiple weapons would be used. Investigators said the materials showed “premeditated assault plans” and “warfare techniques.”
The motive is still unclear, but after his arrest, Khan allegedly told officers that becoming a martyr was “one of the greatest things you can do.”
Acting
US Attorney Murray said, “This case is a quintessential example of federal and state law enforcement collaborating to neutralise a grave threat to Delaware before the worst could come to pass,” praising the work of the FBI and New Castle County Police.
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Who is Luqmaan Khan?
Khan was born in Pakistan but has lived in the US since he was a young and is now an American citizen, The New York Post reported.
After he was taken into custody, the FBI searched his Wilmington home and allegedly uncovered even more weapons. Agents found an AR-style rifle with a red-dot scope and another Glock pistol fitted with an illegal device that converted it into a fully automatic machine gun capable of firing up to 1,200 rounds per minute.
Neighbours described him as previously friendly, but recently “standoffish,” _Spotlight Delawar_e reported. Khan had no prior criminal record.
Khan was taken to New Castle County Police Headquarters and charged with resisting arrest, carrying a concealed deadly weapon and several other weapon-related offences. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison.
He was arraigned and given a $107,200 cash bail before being handed over to the FBI, which may add further charges. Police officials stressed that a potential tragedy had been narrowly avoided.
Master Cpl. Richard Chambers of New Castle Police explained how the arrest unfolded, “They just randomly drove up in Canby Park West, and when they located the vehicle in the park, once they made contact with the individual, rather than just shooing the person out, saying, ‘Hey, the park is closed,’ they did police work.”
FBI Special Agent Jimmy Paul also said the swift response likely saved lives, describing it as teamwork that “prevented potential tragedy.”
With input from agencies
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