DC and Maryland Sue Gun Shops Over Illegal Straw Purchases

Three Maryland stores accused of selling firearms to a convicted trafficker, fueling gun violence in the nation's capital.

The lawsuit targets Engage Armament, United Gun Shop, and Atlantic Guns for allegedly ignoring red flags in firearm sales.
Demetrius Minor, the straw purchaser, bought 34 semiautomatic pistols over seven months and distributed them illegally.
Recovered guns were linked to various crimes, including assaults and drug distribution, while many remain unaccounted for.
Attorneys general argue that the shops prioritized profits over public safety, contributing to the surge in DC's gun violence.
This legal action follows similar lawsuits nationwide, aiming to hold gun dealers accountable for illegal sales.