Malik Faisal Akram was checked against law enforcement databases when he landed in New York several weeks ago

Domestic security agency said to have received information about Malik Faisal Akram that prompted an investigation, but it was soon shut down for lack of evidence

Jeff Cohen recounts emotional moment he phoned family for what he thought would be last time; urges Jewish communities to take active shooter course, which helped save their lives

Activist says Blackburn's Muslim community is shocked by Malik Faisal Akram's 'unacceptable' attack on Jewish house of worship 7,400 km away, questions why he was allowed to fly

Recalling 'terrifying' final moments of standoff, Charlie Cytron-Walker says he checked to see the other hostages with him were ready before springing into action, fleeing