GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: In a chilling turn of events, Steven Maurice McKinley, 21, also known as ‘Stevo,’ has been slammed with two grave charges in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. The defendant is accused of Attempt to Kill a Federal Officer and Discharge and Use of a Firearm during a Federal Crime of Violence.
According to a statement from the United States Attorney Michael J. Moore, if convicted, McKinley could face up to twenty years in prison for attempting to take the life of a federal officer. For the firearm charge, he faces life imprisonment, with any sentence for the gun offense mandatory consecutive to the sentence for the murder attempt. McKinley also risks a maximum fine of $250,000 on each count.
The allegations stem from an intentional and unlawful shooting incident that occurred on September 30, 2014, in Athens, Georgia. The agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) was performing his official duties when he came under fire. The investigation into this act of violence is being carried out by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Assistant United States Attorneys Tamara A. Jarrett and Danial E. Bennett are leading the prosecution against McKinley, representing the government in court. As a reminder, all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
This is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers every day. It is imperative that justice be served for the officer who was attacked while doing his duty. The United States Attorney’s Office can be reached at (478) 621-2603 for any inquiries related to this case.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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