The scene outside the FRC’s offices yesterday. (Photo by @AM_Hoffman)

Pending other possible federal charges, the U.S. Attorney for D.C. announced this morning that Family Research Council shooting suspect Floyd Lee Corkins II will be arraigned this afternoon on charges of illegally bringing a weapon across state lines and assault with intent to kill:

The defendant was charged with the federal offense of interstate transportation of a firearm and ammunition, along with the District of Columbia offense of assault with intent to kill while armed. The offenses carry the following maximum penalties: 10 years imprisonment on the federal offense and 30 years imprisonment on the District of Columbia offense. The District of Columbia offense also carries a mandatory-minimum term of five years imprisonment.

Police are still looking into what motivated the shooting, an investigation that could result in additional charges of domestic terrorism or hate crimes.

In related news, the Washington Times’ Andrea Noble reports that Corkins was found with 50 rounds of ammunition and 15 Chick-fil-A sandwiches. The Family Research Council has defended the restaurant, which donates money to conservative organizations that advocate against same-sex marriage.

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