DEARBORN, Mich. – Hassan Chokr,37, a convicted felon and resident of Dearborn, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm after possessing multiple firearms inside a gun store.
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After unleashing a menacing antisemitic tirade against them, he lied and attempted to buy several firearms at a Dearborn gun store.
In December 2022, Chokr drove through the parking lot of a Jewish synagogue as parents walked their preschoolers into the building, yelling profanities and attacking their support for Israel.
After being asked to leave, Chokr drove to a gun store in Dearborn.
While there, he possessed a Landor Arms, 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun; a Del-ton, 5.56mm rifle; and a Glock, 9mm semi-automatic pistol.
He held each firearm and, at times, pointed it and pulled the trigger. After deciding to purchase the three firearms, Chokr lied about his eligibility to possess firearms by indicating that he had never been convicted of a felony offense when, in fact, he had been convicted of a felony several years prior.
While awaiting the results of the background check, Chokr indicated that he would “even the score” and use the guns for “God’s wrath.”
He was ultimately denied the purchase of the firearms after the background check was conducted.
Chokr will be sentenced on Sept. 24, 2025. He faces a maximum sentence of up to 15 years’ imprisonment.
