A routine traffic stop in Delaware revealed a chilling plot: a former University of Delaware student allegedly armed with multiple firearms, body armor, and detailed tactical plans to attack campus police officers.
Story Snapshot
- Former UD student Luqmaan Khan arrested November 24, 2025, with multiple firearms, tactical gear, and detailed attack plans targeting University of Delaware Police Department officers
- Discovery made during routine traffic stop in Wilmington; Khan now faces federal charges and remains in custody
- Planning documents included building maps, entry/exit points, and identification of specific UDPD officers as targets; Khan expressed desire to become a “martyr”
- University of Delaware banned Khan from campus and confirmed no immediate threats remain to the campus community
- Case demonstrates how effective law enforcement procedures can prevent violence before it occurs and highlights ongoing concerns about campus security and extremism
A Threat Prevented Through Vigilance
On November 24, 2025, just before midnight, New Castle County Police officers conducted what appeared to be a routine traffic stop on Khan’s pickup truck in Wilmington, Delaware. What they discovered inside transformed a standard enforcement action into a federal case: multiple firearms, tactical equipment including body armor, and extensive planning documents detailing an alleged attack on the University of Delaware Police Department. The discovery prevented what law enforcement officials characterize as a serious and imminent threat to campus safety and UDPD personnel.
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Detailed Planning and Extremist Motivation
The planning materials discovered in Khan’s vehicle reveal the sophistication and specificity of the alleged plot. Documents included building maps of UDPD facilities, detailed entry and exit point analyses, and identification of specific officers as targets. Khan possessed tactical equipment suggesting preparation for armed confrontation, including a bulletproof plate. Most concerning to investigators was Khan’s stated motivation: a desire to become a “martyr,” indicating ideological or extremist motivations that extend beyond typical criminal intent and suggest a willingness to engage in violence with potentially fatal consequences.
University of Delaware student accused of 'frightening' plot to attack campus police. University of Delaware student Luqmaan Khan, 25, arrested on federal and state charges after authorities uncover alleged plot targeting campus police. https://t.co/7fcGwXYWbe pic.twitter.com/YKChP1N7C5
— Major Digest (@major_digest) December 2, 2025
Campus Security and Community Impact
The University of Delaware community experienced immediate psychological impact upon learning of the alleged plot. Students described the revelation as sending “chills down my spine,” reflecting the anxiety that emerges when campus security is directly threatened. The university administration responded by banning Khan from campus until legal proceedings conclude and by issuing statements confirming no immediate threats remain. However, the incident raises broader questions about campus vulnerability, the effectiveness of threat assessment protocols, and the balance between maintaining open educational environments and ensuring student and staff safety.
Law Enforcement Response and Federal Prosecution
Khan remains in federal custody facing serious federal charges related to the alleged plot. Federal court documents containing evidence from the traffic stop have been filed, and the case appears to be in early prosecution stages. The effectiveness of the initial traffic stop demonstrates how routine law enforcement procedures, combined with officer vigilance and training, can identify and intercept serious threats before they materialize into violence. This case serves as a validation of community policing approaches and the importance of law enforcement resources dedicated to threat prevention and campus security. The University of Delaware incident reflects a troubling national pattern: the targeting of law enforcement and campus institutions by individuals motivated by extremist ideology.
Sources:
Traffic Stop Foils Alleged Terror Attack Plot Against UD Police – Spotlight Delaware
University of Delaware Students React to Thwarted Attack – CBS News Philadelphia
University of Delaware Student Accused of ‘Frightening’ Plot to Attack Campus Police – Fox News
