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Queen’s alumnus among four charged in London explosives and firearms investigation
Former student was a member of an EngSoc design team, according to his LinkedIn Jonathan Reilly Senior News Editor A Queen’s University alumnus is among four people facing firearms and explosives-related charges after a trespassing investigation at Western University led police to a nearby residence. Fei (Frank) Han, Sci ’23, lives in London and completed a master of Engineering at Western in 2024 after earning a Bachelor of Applied Science from Queen’s the year prior, according to his LinkedIn profile. Han was charged alongside three others following a multi-day investigation by the London Police Service. Police say the incident began early Jan. 24, when Western campus special constables arrested a trespasser after a foot pursuit
on Western’s campus and seized a loaded handgun. Officers later determined that a second individual was involved, prompting further investigation. That investigation led police to Han’s residence at 212 Chesham Place, where, officers allege, they discovered hazardous chemicals capable of being used to create explosive devices. Police have said no completed explosive devices were found at the home. Han was initially charged The investigation began on Jan. 24. on Jan. 27 with one count All charges haven’t been of unlawful possession proven in court. of explosives, according Han’s LinkedIn profile indicates to police. On Feb. 3, he was involved in student police laid additional charges rocketry teams at both jointly against all four accused, Queen’s and Western, including possession of a including the Queen’s Rocket loaded or unloaded regulated Engineering Team (QRET), firearm, careless storage of where he served as a a firearm, weapon, prohibited general member for four device, or ammunition, years before becoming unauthorized possession of aerostructures co-lead. The Journal a prohibited or restricted contacted QRET for comment, firearm, and knowingly but didn’t receive a response manufacturing or transferring in time for publication. a firearm, device, or ammunition. Police say Han’s one of
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three accused who lived at the Chesham Place residence. The others charged are Jerry Tong, 27, of Ottawa; Zekun Wang, 26, of London; and Feiyang (Astrid) Ji, 21, of London. As of the police’s most recent update on Feb. 3, all four accused remained in custody. In a statement to CBC, Western said it was working closely with police and that its priority was campus safety.
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