A chilling plot unfolded against the University of Delaware, revealing a student allegedly consumed by plans to attack campus police. Luqmaan Khan, 25, was arrested after a traffic stop unveiled a hidden arsenal and meticulously detailed intentions.
The initial search revealed a loaded .357 caliber Glock handgun with 27 rounds, alongside three additional magazines, and a protective ballistic plate. But the true depth of the threat lay within the pages of two notebooks discovered with him.
These weren’t casual scribbles; they were a chilling blueprint for violence. Khan’s handwriting detailed strategies to acquire more weapons, execute an attack, and evade law enforcement detection – a disturbing roadmap of planned aggression.
The notebooks specifically named a member of the University of Delaware Police Department and included a precise layout of a building identified as the “UD Police Station,” complete with marked entry and exit points. This wasn’t vague discontent; it was targeted planning.
Federal prosecutors revealed the notebooks contained detailed warfare techniques, comprehensive assault plans, and a diagram of the university police department itself. The level of preparation suggested a long-simmering intent to inflict harm.
A subsequent FBI search of Khan’s Wilmington home uncovered an even more alarming cache of weaponry. Agents found a Glock 19 9mm handgun illegally modified with a “switch,” transforming it into a fully automatic machinegun.
Adding to the arsenal was a .556 rifle equipped with a scope and red dot sight, eleven extended magazines, and hollow-point ammunition – designed for maximum impact. A tactical vest with a ballistic plate completed the picture of a prepared attacker.
Khan now faces federal charges for illegally possessing a machinegun, a crime carrying a potential ten-year prison sentence. The investigation highlights the dangerous intersection of readily available weapons and escalating extremist ideologies.
University officials swiftly acted, temporarily separating Khan from the university and banning him from all campuses while the legal process unfolds. The interim president acknowledged the fear gripping the community, emphasizing the university’s close collaboration with law enforcement.
While authorities have stated there are no current or immediate threats to the university community, the discovery of this detailed plan sent shockwaves through the campus. The case serves as a stark reminder of the potential for violence and the importance of vigilance.
Federal and state law enforcement officials hailed the arrest as a successful collaboration that neutralized a grave threat before it could materialize. The swift action prevented a potentially devastating attack and brought a dangerous individual to justice.
