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Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 8 ½ Years for Gunpoint Robbery of 7-Eleven Convenience Store
In a brazen act of violence, Antoine Jordan-Harris, 22, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to eight years and six months in prison and five years of supervised release by United States District Court Judge Karen S. Marston for his participation in a robbery of a 7-Eleven convenience store during a period of civil unrest in Philadelphia.
The incident occurred on October 27, 2020, when Jordan-Harris entered a 7-Eleven on North Broad Street, armed with a baseball bat and a handgun. Without provocation, he struck and broke a television and multiple displays throughout the store. He then approached the checkout counter, removed a handgun from his hoodie pocket, and pointed it at the cashier, demanding money from the store register.
“The defendant was so determined to rob this store that he came prepared to terrify and intimidate with two different weapons,” said U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams. “His complete disregard for other people and for the law is appalling. Hopefully others will learn from the example set by this case — if you rob a store in Philadelphia with a firearm, you are going to face serious federal prison time as a result.”
As part of the sentencing, Philadelphia is a safer place for its citizens, according to Matthew Varisco, Special Agent in charge of ATF’s Philadelphia Field Division. “This incredibly violent crime is exactly what ATF, and our law enforcement partners are committed to investigating. We will continue to identify the most violent offenders and see they are held accountable for their heinous acts,” he said.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Roberta Benjamin and Lauren Stram.
Defendant: Antoine Jordan-Harris
Criminal Charges: Hobbs Act robbery, and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence
Date: October 27, 2020 (crime date)
Sentence: Eight years and six months in prison, five years of supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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