Yup. Odd though, I wouldn't expect much of a sense of humor from an islamist.
True - I'm sure there must be something in the Koran about humor being against the will of Allah or something. Punishment is probably having your hand cut off.
This article has one newer piece of information about the guy they shot today.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1448355/posts
Witnesses say he was wearing a bomb belt.