FBI Looks Into Unlocking Minnesota Mall Stabber's iPhone (cnet.com)

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: The Minnesota man suspected of stabbing 10 people in a mall before police fatally shot him left behind his iPhone. Now, FBI agents are looking into unlocking his iPhone as part of the investigation. The FBI says Dahir Adan, 20, attacked several shoppers on September 17 in a frenzy, asking his victims if they were Muslim before he stabbed them. ISIS claimed responsibility for attack shortly after. FBI director James Comey told the House Judiciary Committee his agency is reviewing Adan's electronic devices -- but is having issues getting into his iPhone. The device remains locked, as agents are "exploring technical and legal options," Minneapolis FBI spokesman Jeff Van Nest said. He declined to specify what model the iPhone was.

Comments

Please

[Anonymous Coward]

Can we start using background checks for knife purchases. How many more incidents like this one before America gets smart and passes sensible knife laws.

Re:Please

[Yvan256]

You seem on edge, guy. You're probably the kind of guy who cuts in line and talks back with razor-sharp humour.

Terrorists

[110010001000]

Every terrorist that has been killed has had an iPhone. The only logical conclusion is that iPhones make you a terrorist.

Re:Terrorists

[DaHat]

Or... terrorists hate the freedom of OSS and prefer the over-priced walled garden model.