Cheron Shelton, Possession of Stolen Rifle and Ammunition, Pennsylvania 2016
A 34-year-old resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to eight years in prison on his conviction of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
Senior United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab imposed the sentence on Cheron Shelton on March 12, 2016.
According to information presented to the court, on March 12, 2016, Shelton possessed a stolen .22 caliber rifle and ammunition that was recovered from his mother's residence by Allegheny County Police Homicide Detectives.
The recovered rifle and ammunition were part of the investigation into the March 9, 2016 mass shooting in Wilkinsburg, PA, which resulted in the murder of five people.
Assistant United States Attorneys Doug Maloney and Brendan Conway prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman commended the efforts of the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, the Allegheny County Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
The resolution of this case was the result of the collaborative effort of these agencies.
Shelton's exact criminal charges were possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
The crime took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 2016.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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