Billy Shell, Jr., Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Wisconsin 2018

Madison Man Sentenced for Gun Crime

MADISON, WIS. – Billy Shell, Jr., 21, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm in the Western District of Wisconsin. This prison term will be followed by three years of supervised release.

Shell pleaded guilty to the offense on April 16, 2019. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley.

The investigation revealed that on October 5, 2018, Madison police officers approached a car that was parked illegally on the streets of Madison. Shell was one of the people in the car. The owner of the car consented to a search, which revealed a 9 mm handgun under a seat in the area where Shell had been sitting.

The handgun was found to be stolen and equipped with a fully loaded extended magazine. The charge against Shell was the result of an investigation conducted by the Madison Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The prosecution of the case has been handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Pfluger. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of the law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Attorney's Office to keeping our communities safe from gun violence.

The case against Shell is a reminder that possessing a firearm as a convicted felon is a serious offense with severe consequences. It is our hope that this sentence will serve as a deterrent to others who would engage in similar behavior.

Billy Shell, Jr. was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1). The crime occurred in Madison, Wisconsin.

Billy Shell, Jr., Felon in Possession of a Firearm, is the title of this case, which highlights the defendant's crime and the state where the offense occurred.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwi/pr/madison-felon-sentenced-possessing-firearm