ELIZABETH CITY, NC – A brazen early morning shootout just a block from the Federal Courthouse has landed Tavori Ditron Lindsey, 36, a decade in federal prison. The incident, which unfolded on September 5, 2021, at the intersection of East Colonial Avenue and McMorrine Street, involved a dangerous exchange of gunfire between Lindsey and another man, Amos Parker.
According to court documents, the chaos erupted following a verbal altercation outside the Cue, a local establishment. Street cameras captured the entire scene, revealing Parker firing a handgun at a fleeing man. Not to be outdone, Lindsey joined the fray, unleashing a volley of shots with an AR-15 style rifle at the same target. The Elizabeth City Police Department (ECPD) arrived on scene to find evidence of the violence – damage to a nearby building and a street littered with spent .223 caliber and .45 caliber shell casings.
The ECPD quickly apprehended both men, initially charging them with state offenses. However, the case was soon elevated to federal court, highlighting the seriousness of the crime and the potential for interstate implications. Prosecutors didn’t forget Lindsey’s lengthy criminal record, which includes prior convictions for common law robbery, second degree kidnapping, and selling marijuana, alongside a string of misdemeanor offenses. This history undoubtedly influenced the severity of the sentence.
Parker, also facing federal charges, previously pled guilty to possession of ammunition by a convicted felon on October 18, 2022. He received a 103-month federal prison sentence on January 18, 2023. The collaborative investigation, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Elizabeth City Police Department, clearly demonstrated the pair’s intent to inflict harm and disregard for public safety.
“This sentence sends a clear message that gun violence will not be tolerated in the Eastern District of North Carolina,” stated Michael Easley, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, following the sentencing by U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert J. Dodson skillfully prosecuted the case, ensuring justice was served.
Those seeking further details on this case can find related court documents and information on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina website or through PACER, searching for Case No. 2:21-CR-33-BO. This case underscores the ongoing battle against gun violence and the commitment of federal and local law enforcement to keeping our communities safe, even in the grimiest corners of the nation.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons|Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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