Henry 'Michael' Williams was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm after authorities say he sold the weapon that Maisal Akram used to hold a rabbi and three others hostage for hours.
The FBI was more emphatic on Friday that last weekend’s act of terrorism at a Colleyville synagogue was also a hate crime. The bureau believes it has identified all of the people who helped gunman Malik Akram target the Jewish community.A Texas man has been charged with selling a gun to the man who held four hostages inside a Colleyville synagogue earlier this month before being fatally shot by the FBI, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
"Federal firearm laws are designed to keep guns from falling into dangerous hands. As a convicted felon, Mr. Williams was prohibited from carrying, acquiring, or selling firearms. Whether or not he knew of his buyer’s nefarious intent is largely irrelevant — felons cannot have guns, period, and the Justice Department is committed to prosecuting those who do," said U.S. Attorney Chad E. Meacham in a statement.
Williams initially told investigators one day after Akram was killed that he recalled meeting a man with a British accent but didn't remember his name. During a separate interview the following week, authorities said, Williams was shown a photo of Akram and this time confirmed that he sold Akram the weapon at an intersection in South Dallas.
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