Friend Of Dayton Shooter Arrested

August 12, 2019 4:16 pm

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – Federal authorities say the friend of the Ohio shooter bought him the necessary equipment to carry out a mass shooting.  Connor Betts opened fire in a popular entertainment district in Dayton, Ohio, about a week ago, killing his sister and eight others. Officers shot Betts within 30 seconds, killing him just steps outside a crowded bar.  A charging document obtained by The Associated Press Monday says Ethan Kollie “indicated he purchased body armor and a firearm accessory for Betts.”  Investigators though, say there is no indication that he  knew that his friend was planning a mass shooting.  Federal prosecutors say Kollie bought the armor, a gun accessory and a 100-round magazine for  Betts and he used that equipment on Aug. 4, when he opened fire. Todd Wickerham of the FBI tells reporters Monday that it does not appear Kollie knew how Betts would use that equipment.  Prosecutors are accusing Kollie of lying on federal firearms forms. Those charges are not related to the shooting.   A message seeking comment was left with Kollie’s attorney.