Maryland and D.C. Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against three Maryland gun shops—Engage Armament, United Gun Shop, and Atlantic Guns—accusing them of ignoring clear warning signs and engaging in illegal straw purchases. The lawsuit claims the stores sold 34 semiautomatic pistols to Demetrius Minor over seven months, who then illegally sold the firearms to individuals, including those with criminal records, contributing to gun violence in the region. Despite Minor's conviction on federal gun trafficking charges in 2022, the gun dealers have not been held accountable until now. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown emphasized that federally licensed gun dealers must enforce the law and not prioritize profit over public safety. The lawsuit seeks to stop the illegal sales practices and demands monetary damages for the harm caused. This joint legal action is part of a broader effort to address regional gun violence fueled by illegal firearm trafficking.