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.
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.
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.
“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.
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
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.
