Allen Denzel Oliver-Hall, Possessing a Firearm as a Felon, Minnesota 2022

ST. PAUL, MN – A Chicago man with a history of violence nearly turned a domestic disturbance into a deadly confrontation with law enforcement. Allen Denzel Oliver-Hall, 28, pleaded guilty today to possessing a firearm as a felon, a charge stemming from a June 21st incident in St. Paul. The case, investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the St. Paul Police Department, reveals a brazen disregard for the law and a dangerous escalation of a routine call.

According to court documents, St. Paul police responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic incident at a residence. While initially the situation appeared calm, officers soon encountered Oliver-Hall lounging on a couch—with a stolen American Tactical 92 9mm pistol resting between his legs. The weapon, authorities confirmed, was reported stolen. When ordered to raise his hands, Oliver-Hall refused, sparking a physical struggle. The situation rapidly deteriorated when Oliver-Hall pointed the handgun directly at the officer, putting the officer’s life in immediate danger.

The officer, after a struggle, managed to wrestle control of the weapon from Oliver-Hall and take him into custody. The arrest quickly revealed a troubling pattern. Oliver-Hall has multiple prior felony convictions in Cook County, Illinois, making it illegal for him to possess any firearms or ammunition under federal law. He wasn’t just holding a gun; he was illegally armed, a repeat offender flouting the system.

Oliver-Hall entered his guilty plea before Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. The plea acknowledges his unlawful possession of the stolen handgun and his dangerous behavior toward a responding officer. The incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by convicted felons illegally obtaining and carrying firearms, putting both law enforcement and the public at risk. Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura M. Provinzino is leading the prosecution, signaling the federal government’s commitment to pursuing these cases.

The sentencing hearing is scheduled for February 21, 2023. Oliver-Hall faces a significant prison term for possessing a firearm as a felon. While the exact length of the sentence remains to be determined, federal guidelines for this type of offense typically carry substantial penalties. The Grimy Times will be present for the sentencing to report on the outcome.

This case underscores the critical collaboration between federal and local law enforcement in combating gun violence. The ATF and the St. Paul Police Department worked seamlessly to investigate the incident, secure evidence, and bring Oliver-Hall to justice. The investigation remains open to determine the origin of the stolen weapon and any potential connections to other criminal activity.

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