The FBI kills Tamerlan Tsarnaev's friend: 4 things we know [Updated]

Ibragim Todashev was shot by the feds after being questioned about his connection to the Boston bombing suspect

Ibragim Todashev
(Image credit: AP Photo/Orange County Corrections Department)

Ibragim Todashev, 27, was shot and killed by an FBI agent after being questioned about his connection to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

According to NBC News, Todashev attacked the FBI agent with a knife and was shot dead in his Orlando, Fla., apartment. What do we know so far about Todashev and his connection to Tsarnaev? Here, a brief guide:

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Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.