A routine traffic stop in Delaware prevented what could have been a devastating terror attack on a university campus, exposing how immigrant extremists can exploit our open society to plot mass murder against American students and law enforcement. The suspect, a Pakistani-born former student, was arrested with a weapons cache and detailed attack plans targeting campus police. During an FBI interrogation, he openly expressed a desire for “martyrdom,” revealing his extremist motivations. Federal charges have been filed, and vigilant police work is credited with preventing a mass casualty event at the University of Delaware.
Story Highlights
- Pakistani-born former student arrested with weapons cache and detailed attack plans targeting campus police
- Suspect openly expressed desire for “martyrdom” during FBI interrogation, revealing extremist motivations
- Vigilant police work during routine patrol prevented a potential mass casualty event at the University of Delaware
- Federal charges filed for illegal machine gun possession, with additional terrorism-related charges possible
Extremist Plot Uncovered During Traffic Stop
New Castle County Police officers discovered Luqmaan Khan, a 25-year-old Pakistani-born former University of Delaware student, in a closed Wilmington park on November 24, 2025. Rather than simply asking him to leave, officers conducted thorough police work that revealed multiple firearms, body armor, extended magazines, and a handwritten manifesto detailing plans for a mass shooting targeting the University of Delaware Police Department. Khan’s arsenal included an unregistered machine gun, demonstrating a clear intent to inflict maximum casualties on American law enforcement personnel.
During FBI interrogation following his arrest, Khan acknowledged owning the weapons and disturbingly stated that becoming a martyr was “one of the greatest things you can do.” This chilling admission reveals the extremist ideology driving his planned attack. Federal prosecutors have charged Khan with illegal possession of an unregistered machine gun, which carries a maximum 10-year prison sentence, though additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.
Federal Investigation Reveals Detailed Planning
A federal judge approved search warrants for Khan’s South Van Buren Street home in Wilmington, where additional weapons and ammunition were recovered. The discovery of detailed planning materials, including specific references to University of Delaware Police Department personnel and facilities, indicates Khan had conducted reconnaissance of the campus. His manifesto contained references to “kill all” and martyrdom, demonstrating premeditated intent to commit mass murder against innocent Americans on a university campus.
Acting U.S. Attorney Julianne Murray emphasized the collaborative effort that prevented this attack, stating the case represents “a quintessential example of federal and state law enforcement collaborating to neutralize a grave threat to Delaware before the worst could come to pass.” The multi-agency response demonstrates how federal and local authorities can effectively work together when confronting potential terrorism on American soil.
‼️BREAKING: University of Delaware student Luqmaan Khan (25) Arrested after routine stop—cops find loaded Glock w/27 rounds with a converted MACHINE GUN (1,200 rounds), body armor, extended mags & a MANIFESTO plotting campus attack—notebook diagramming UD police HQ w/ entry/exit… pic.twitter.com/M5aeWP8Uo1
— i Expose Racists & Pedos (@SeeRacists) December 3, 2025
Immigration System Fails to Screen Extremist Threats
Khan immigrated to the United States as a boy from Pakistan and holds U.S. citizenship, yet developed extremist views that led him to target American law enforcement for a planned terror attack. Despite having no prior criminal record, Khan’s case illustrates how individuals can exploit our immigration and education systems while harboring violent anti-American ideologies. His status as a former university student with clean background checks demonstrates the challenge of identifying potential domestic terrorists before they act.
Master Corporal Richard Chambers of the New Castle County Police Department highlighted the critical importance of thorough police work, noting that officers “rather than just shooing the person out, they did police work.” This incident underscores how routine law enforcement procedures and officer vigilance remain our best defense against those who would exploit American freedoms to commit acts of terror against our communities, students, and law enforcement personnel.
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Pakistan-born US man arrested with guns, ‘martyrdom’, mass shooting plan
Traffic stop foils alleged terror attack plot against UD police
