DOJ charges Virginia man with illegally arming Old Dominion University shooter

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The Justice Department on Friday charged a Virginia resident with illegally arming the gunman who opened fire at Old Dominion University, leaving one victim dead.  

Kenya Chapman sold a Glock pistol to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, the gunman, for $100 this week, after stealing it from a vehicle in Newport News one year ago, according to a federal complaint. Chapman is charged with making a false statement during a firearm purchase and engaging in the business of firearms dealing without a license, according to the affidavit.

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