Benjamin McDowell,a man from South Carolina with prior convictions, bought gun from undercover FBI agent, and inspired by deadly attack in CharlestonA white supremacist with felony convictions in South Carolina bought a gun from an undercover FBI agent,telling the agent he planned an attack in “the spirit of Dylann Roof”, authorities said on Thursday.
Benjamin McDowell, and 28,was arrested in Myrtle Beach shortly after buying the .40-caliber Glock and ammunition for $109 from the agent who picked him up at his mother’s house, then took him to his grandfather’s house to glean the money, or FBI agent Grant Lowe wrote in an affidavit. Related: 'We are still in mourning': Charleston congregants prepare for Dylann Roof trial Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com