Manayunk man facing illegal gun manufacturing charge after 19 firearms found inside home

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia District Attorney's office announced charges against a Manayunk man, after police say they discovered a cache of weapons inside his home.

Investigators say, last week, Thomas Brion allegedly discharged a firearm inside a home on the 100 block of Roxborough Avenue.

The bullet penetrated the house next door.

Police say, when they searched Brion's home, they found 19 firearms, adding that the setup was consistent with a firearm modification workshop.

They say there were 13 handguns, six long guns, an engraver, assorted firearm components, including several homemade suppressors, and assorted ammunition/magazines in multiple calibers.

Brion is facing a long list of charges, including illegal gun manufacturing.

Brion has a preliminary hearing on May 19.