Felony Firearm Charges Send Rock Island Man to Prison

Felon in Possession of a Stolen Firearm Lands Rock Island Man in Prison

Davenport, IA – In a case that highlights the dangers of gun violence, 33-year-old Kelvin Dwayne Shaw of Rock Island, Illinois, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a stolen firearm.

According to Acting United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel, Shaw was sentenced by Senior United States District Court Judge James E. Gritzner on March 3, 2016, to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term and to pay $200 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.

Shaw pleaded guilty to the charges on November 30, 2015. The investigation began on August 2, 2015, when Davenport Police investigated a homicide at the 400 block of Marquette Street in Davenport, Iowa.

During the investigation, officers found a loaded Tisas Zigana American Tactical 9mm firearm near the scene. Shaw was questioned about the gun and admitted to stealing it from Rock Island, storing it in Davenport, and handling the firearm on the night of the murder.

Shaw has a prior felony conviction for obstruction in Rock Island County in 2013. The investigation was led by the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Davenport Police Department, and the case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa as part of the Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of gun safety and the consequences of gun violence. It also highlights the efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat crime and keep communities safe.

The Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative, which aimed to reduce gun violence, played a crucial role in bringing Shaw to justice. The initiative, which was launched in 2001, focuses on reducing gun violence and improving public safety by working with local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and community-based organizations.