University of Delaware Student Arrested in Alleged Plot to Targetโ Campus Police
NEWARK, Del. – A University โฃof Delaware studentโค has been arrested and charged with federalโค crimes related to anโข alleged plot to โtarget campus โpolice, โคauthorities announced โฃTuesday. Luqmaan Kahn,โฃ 20,โค of Newark, Delaware, was arraigned and โฃcommitted in lieu ofโ $107,200 cash bail before being turned over toโ the Federal Bureau of โExamination for additional charges, according to the New Castle County โPolice Department.
Theโฃ arrest underscores growing concerns about โฃpotential threats toโ law enforcement and educationalโฃ institutions. The case involved a collaborative effort between federal and state authorities to prevent a potential actโ of violence, highlighting the importance of interagency cooperation in safeguarding communities. Kahn now faces federal prosecution, with theโฃ investigation ongoing.
According to a criminal complaint, Kahn allegedly planned to attack the University of Delaware Police Department (UDPD). The FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office initiated the investigation after receiving facts about Kahn’s alleged intentions. Authorities allege Kahn took steps to โacquireโ materials to carry out the planned attack, including researching potentialโฃ targets and methods.
“This case is โขa quintessential example of federal and state law enforcement collaborating to neutralize a grave threat to โDelaware before the โฃworst could come to pass,” Acting U.S. Attorney Julianne Murray said in a statement. “I want to thank our dedicated law enforcement partners at the FBI andโ the NCCPD for their remarkable work.โฃ As always, we are proud to work โคwith them to keep Delaware โคsafe.”
The specific charges against Kahn have not been publicly detailed, but the investigation is ongoing. The university ofโ Delaware Police Department has increased its presence on campus as a precautionary measure.
“The safetyโข andโฃ security of our campus community is our top priority,” a University of Delaware spokesperson said. “We are working closely with lawโ enforcement partners toโ ensure a safe learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff.”
Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox Newsโข Digital.
