FBI says Dayton shooting suspect's friend purchased body armor for him

Memorial in Dayton, Ohio.
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A friend of the suspect in the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio that left nine people dead is now facing charges as prosecutors also say he purchased body armor and other items that were used in the attack.

Federal prosecutors are charging Ethan Kollie, a friend of alleged Dayton shooter Connor Betts, for allegedly lying on federal forms when purchasing firearms, with these charges not being related to the shooting, The Associated Press reports.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.