FBI: Friend Helped Dayton Shooter Stockpile Arsenal Used in Massacre
A friend of the gunman who killed nine people in Dayton, Ohio last week allegedly told the FBI he helped the killer stockpile his arsenal—and even watched him assemble the murder weapon.
The FBI questioned Ethan Kollie hours after authorities say Connor Betts opened fire on Aug. 4. The high-capacity magazine, body armor, and part of the gun Betts used were all purchased by Kollie, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Monday. It is unclear if he had any prior knowledge of Betts’ plans.
Kollie, 24, is charged with an unrelated count of lying to purchase a gun for himself, authorities said Monday. He was arrested Friday and is being held in a Dayton jail.