COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- An ex-convict charged with killing a South Carolina child who knocked on his door on Halloween night is now facing a federal weapons charge.
U.S. Attorney Walt Wilkins said Wednesday a federal grand jury indicted 22-year-old Quentin Lamar Patrick on charges of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.
Police have said Patrick told them he thought he was being robbed when he gunned down 12-year-old trick-or-treater T.J. Darrisaw on Oct. 31.
Police said Patrick emptied his AK-47, shooting at least 29 times through his front door, walls and windows.
The boy's father and brother were injured.
Patrick is facing state charges of murder, three counts of assault and battery with intent to kill, and one count of assault with intent to kill.
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