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Harshpreet Singh, a 25-year-old Indian national, was in the United States illegally when he possessed firearms in Bethel, Pennsylvania. On August 28, 2024, a home invasion and shooting occurred, and Singh was found with a co-defendant and a gunshot victim at a nearby gas station. The incident led to the discovery of three firearms, including a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic pistol and a privately manufactured firearm with no serial number. Forensic testing linked Singh to the guns, and he pleaded guilty to unlawful gun possession.
Singh was sentenced to 23 months in prison by United States District Judge Catherine Henry. The case was part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative to combat illegal immigration and transnational crime. The prosecution was handled by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
The incident began when Pennsylvania State Police and Bethel Township Police responded to a report of a shooting at a Bethel residence. They found the gunshot victim, A.S., at a gas station less than half a mile away, along with Singh and a co-defendant. The subsequent investigation led to the discovery of the firearms and the linkage to Singh through DNA evidence.
The sentence reflects the seriousness of the offense, as Singh was in the country illegally and possessed firearms, which is a federal crime. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat illegal immigration and violent crime in the United States.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Weapons
- Defendant: Pennsylvania
- Location: PA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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