Authorities found multiple firearms and related materials in Khan’s vehicle and home, including Glock handguns with conversion devices, a .556 rifle, magazines, hollow-point rounds, a tactical vest, a ballistic plate, and a handwritten notebook detailing attack plans and evasion strategies that referenced a University of Delaware police officer and a layout of the UD Police Station.

A New Castle County Police traffic stop on November 24, 2025 led to the arrest of 25-year-old Luqmann Khan after he allegedly resisted officers.

Federal prosecutors charged Khan with illegal possession of a machine gun, which carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.

Authorities indicated the University of Delaware was notified and the FBI remains involved in the investigation; no campus-security changes were announced, but vigilance remains a priority.

Officials described the incident as a cooperative effort between state and federal agencies that prevented a potential attack on law enforcement and possibly tied to planning against the University of Delaware Police Department.

DOJ, FBI Baltimore, and NCCPD officials released statements praising the joint effort and the proactive actions of officers in preventing violence and safeguarding the public.

The case reflects collaboration between the New Castle County Police Department and the FBI, with swift, coordinated actions to neutralize a potential threat.

UD Police Station is a focal point in the case and investigation.

The case remains ongoing with updates expected from Delaware Online and local authorities.

Current status beyond custody and charges remains undisclosed, with authorities noting the threat to the University of Delaware Police Department.

Interim UD President Laura N. Carlson confirmed Khan was enrolled as an undergraduate and has been temporarily separated from all UD campuses, with no known or immediate threats to the UD community.

The university has banned Khan from all UD campuses during the investigation.

UD officials emphasize the plot was frightening and highlight community support resources, including the Wellbeing Center offering walk-in conversations.

UD is maintaining campus safety efforts, continuing Wellbeing Center services, and urging reporting of suspicious activity while stressing vigilance and law-enforcement collaboration.

Ongoing investigations by New Castle County Police and federal authorities aim to determine the full scope of the threat and potential charges.

The notebook content and diagram are presented as evidence of potential targeting, with notes highlighting the department building and security routes.

Khan referenced a UD Police Department member by name and there was a layout of the UD Police building with entry and exit points.

The FBI and New Castle County Police Department are leading the investigation, with prosecutions handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys and a designated Criminal Chief.

Khan remained in custody after failing to post a cash bail of $107,200, was transferred to federal custody, with a preliminary hearing set for December 9 and a federal detention hearing for December 11.