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DID YOU KNOW? • The left lung is smaller than the right lung to make room for the heart. • Dating specialists suggest that if a woman doesn't return a call after two messages, she is not interested. – Source: sotruefacts.com MARK BELLING Crazy comments aside, Trump makes sense Page 8 However, a lot can change when it comes to politics STEVE 'THE HOMER' TRUE Pondering the young while Bucks struggle Page 11 Brewers should build for a future when wins matter MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER JANUARY 29, 2016 Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com By DAN MUCKELBAUER Post Editor MILWAUKEE — Authorities say they averted a likely mass shooting by a 23-year-old Milwaukee man, who was charged in federal court with possess- ing machine guns and silencers. They said Samy Mohamed Hamzeh, 23, planned to shoot 30 people at a Masonic center in Milwaukee. Originally, he wanted to go to Israel in October to attack Israeli soldiers and citizens in the West Bank, but "family, financial and logistical" reasons thwarted that plan, according to an affidavit filed by the FBI. On Tuesday, federal prosecutors charged Hamzeh with unlawfully pos- sessing a machine gun and receiving and possessing firearms not registered to him. "My hat's off to the FBI, my hat's off to the acting U.S. attorney," Mayor Tom Barrett said at a news conference, revealing he found out about the "mas- sacre" plan on Tuesday afternoon. "I got the sense that this was a real threat," Barrett said. "They had every reason to believe this was a real threat." Acting U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad said in a statement, "Samy Mohamed Hamzeh devised a detailed plan to commit a mass shooting intend- ed to kill dozens of people. He also said that he wanted this mass shooting to be 'known the world over' and to 'ignite' Mass shooting at Milwaukee Masonic Center averted See HAMZEH on Page 3 FBI: Milwaukee man arrested for buying silencer, machine gun MARQUETTE, AURORA TEAM UP ON ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE – PAGE 10 Hamzeh 9501 W. Loomis Rd., Franklin • 414-427-8499 Professionally Managed by Oakbrook Corporation *Income Restrictions May Apply Brenwood Park Senior Apts Brenwood Park Senior Apts Call to schedule your appointment or personal tour today! Lock in this great special for 12 months when you sign a lease Extra Storage Units Onsite Management Elevator Fitness Center In-Unit Washer & Dryer Hookups Cable Ready Balcony, Deck or Patio Card Night Miniature Golf Free Coffee Bar Dart Baseball Exercise Class Billiards, Bingo Wii Bowling FREE Underground Parking Birthday of the Month FREE Friday Continental Breakfast On-Site Bank Free Shopping Shuttle PET FRIENDLY B e a t O l d M a n W i n t e r 1 Bedroom $777 • 2 Bedroom $931 Heat and hot water included! 248271005 Zimmermann's Service 360 E. Howard Ave. 414-744-9868 With coupon. Expires 2/19/16. BRAKES most cars $ 89 95 per axle.