A Wilmington man has been indicted on charges of unlawfully possessing a Glock 19 handgun equipped with a machinegun conversion device, according to an April 16 federal grand jury indictment.
The case highlights concerns about illegal firearms and potential threats to public safety. Authorities say the presence of a manifesto discussing attacks and evasion tactics raised further alarm.
Court documents state that on November 24, 2025, New Castle County Police officers stopped Luqmaan Khan in Canby Park West after hours. Officers reported that Khan refused orders during the stop and resisted arrest before being taken into custody. A search of his vehicle uncovered a loaded .357 caliber Glock handgun in a microplastic brace kit, additional loaded magazines, ballistic protection equipment, and a handwritten notebook outlining attack plans and referencing the University of Delaware Police Department.
The following day, law enforcement searched Khan's residence in Wilmington and recovered another Glock handgun with an illegal machinegun switch device, as well as a rifle with accessories, more extended magazines, ammunition including hollow points, and tactical gear. The indictment charges Khan with possession of a machinegun; if convicted he faces up to ten years in prison. Sentencing would be determined by a federal judge considering U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
United States Attorney Benjamin L. Wallace said: "The United States has charged Luqmann Khan with possessing a weapon that could have killed scores of Delawareans in mere seconds. And as we have previously alleged, the evidence indicates that Khan was planning to use that weapon, and potentially others, in an attack on the Delaware community. We thank our law enforcement partners at the FBI and NCCPD for thwarting Khan before he could do real harm, and we look forward to proving our case against Khan in court." FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul added: "According to the indictment, Luqmaan Khan illegally armed himself with these dangerous weapons. Machinegun conversion devices pose a real danger to our communities... The safety and well-being of Delaware residents remain our highest priority." Colonel James J. Leonard III from New Castle County Police said: "Thanks to the proactive work of these patrol officers, a dangerous threat to our community was stopped before it could escalate into violence..."
Authorities emphasize that all charges are accusations at this stage; Khan is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
