As a result of all of this, Muhammed is now facing a long list of charges including four counts of attempted murder in the first degree, two counts of attempted aggravated murder and two counts of attempted murder in the second degree. There are also charges for rioting, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful manufacture of a destructive device. Malik Muhammed has an interesting history. In his hometown of Indianapolis he was a BLM activist who made a name for himself at a protest where he hugged a police officer: As a protester moved toward the line, a spray of pepper balls hit the ground in front of his feet.