DeQuan Johnson, Federal Firearms Violation, Tennessee 2020
Memphis, TN – A Memphis man has been charged with federal firearms violation as part of Operation LeGend in Memphis.
According to the U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant's office, DeQuan Johnson, of Memphis, was charged on August 25, 2020, with unlawful possession of a firearm by a drug user.
The charges stem from a shooting incident that occurred on November 24, 2019, in which victims reported that two men approached the back porch of their residence and began firing shots into the residence, which was filled with 12 people.
One of the victims reported hearing approximately 15 gunshots coming from the back of the residence, and local police subsequently collected 15 spent cartridge casings from the scene.
The investigation led to Johnson, who was positively identified by one of the victims.
On January 22, 2020, members of the USMS Fugitive Task Force made contact with Johnson at his residence in Memphis.
During a protective search of Johnson’s home, law enforcement located a loaded Smith & Wesson, Model SD40 VE, .40 caliber pistol; an extended magazine containing 20 .40 caliber rounds of ammunition; and marijuana.
Because Johnson had active warrants out for his arrest, he was taken into custody.
Defendant: DeQuan Johnson, Exact Criminal Charges: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a drug user, City and State: Memphis, TN, Exact Date: January 22, 2020, Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending.
The operation has resulted in a total of 16 defendants being charged with new federal crimes, including 9 defendants charged with federal firearms violations.
Operation LeGend is an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime in cities across the United States and has resulted in significant seizures of firearms, drugs, and other illegal items.
Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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