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Dayton gunman’s friend expected to plead to unrelated counts

24-year-old Ethan Kollie is accused of lying on a federal firearms form and possessing a gun while using illegal drugs.

DAYTON, Ohio — (AP) — A friend of the gunman in the deadly Dayton mass shooting is expected to plead guilty to unrelated federal firearms charges.

Court documents show 24-year-old Ethan Kollie will be in court Wednesday. No details of his plea agreement have been disclosed.

Kollie is accused of lying on a federal firearms form and possessing a gun while using illegal drugs.

Authorities have said there's no indication Kollie knew his friend Connor Betts was planning the Aug. 4 shooting in Dayton that killed nine people before police killed Betts.

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The handgun Kollie is charged with illegally purchasing wasn’t used in the shooting.

Investigators said Kollie told them he bought the body armor, a 100-round magazine and a part for Betts' gun.

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A message seeking comment was left Saturday with Kollie’s attorneys.

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