ST. LOUIS MAN SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS IN PRISON FOR POSSESSION AND BRANDISHING OF A FIREARM IN FURTHERANCE OF A DRUG TRAFFICKING CRIME
A St. Louis County man who was shot while dealing drugs has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Jeremiah Hill, 21, of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri, pleaded guilty in November to one count of possession and brandishing of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
The incident occurred on December 10, 2021, when Hill was selling drugs outside a market in the 12000 block of Bellefontaine Road in St. Louis County. During a dispute with two men in a vehicle about the amount of marijuana he sold them, Hill pulled out a 9mm pistol and pointed it at the driver. The passenger pulled his own gun, and the driver tried to grab his. Hill and the driver were both hit in the exchange of gunfire. ShotSpotter indicated 30 shots had been fired.
When police arrived, Hill was lying on the ground, injured, and was taken to the hospital. Police found drugs, including marijuana, fentanyl, and oxycodone, in Hill’s belongings at the scene.
The St. Louis County Police investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Catherine Hoag prosecuted the case.
Hill was sentenced to seven years in prison by U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on Friday.
The case is a reminder of the dangers of drug trafficking and the importance of holding those responsible accountable. As a community, we must come together to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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