Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammed ( Carlos Bledsoe ) Arrrested for the Deaths of two Soldiers

June 2, 2009

FBI Little RockContact: Special Agent Steve Frazier (501) 228-8403

Arrest of Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammed

Little Rock Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Browne issued the following statement:
"On June 1, 2009, Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammed, formerly known as Carlos Bledsoe, was arrested by the Little Rock, Arkansas Police Department for the murder of Pvt. William Long and the attempted murder of Pvt. Quinton Ezeagwula, two soldiers in the United States Army at an Army Recruiting Office in Little Rock.

"Muhammed is presently in custody and will face state charges related to the incident.
"The FBI is also investigating this incident, which may result in additional federal charges and prosecution.

As the investigation remains active, the FBI will not make any public statements about the status of the investigation of Muhammed. All information regarding the case is being shared between the FBI, the Little Rock Police Department, and state and federal prosecutors."

Source Little Rock FBI Office