GREENVILLE – In a shocking turn of events, a 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling.
JOSE HERNANDEZ-RAMIREZ, 31, of Mexico, was found guilty of one count of illegal and unlawful alien in possession of a firearm after a February 5, 2018 guilty plea.
According to court records, HERNANDEZ-RAMIREZ discharged the firearm into an occupied dwelling, putting the lives of innocent people at risk.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Tarboro Police Department, who worked tirelessly to bring the defendant to justice.
HERNANDEZ-RAMIREZ was sentenced in Greenville by Senior United States District Court Judge Malcolm J. Howard, who also issued a judicial order of deportation ordering the defendant’s prompt removal from the United States to Mexico upon release from federal custody.
This disturbing incident highlights the dangers of gun violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
As a community, we must come together to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
The exact date of the crime was not specified, but the sentencing took place on an unspecified date after the guilty plea on February 5, 2018.
The defendant’s full name is JOSE HERNANDEZ-RAMIREZ, and he is a 31-year-old man from Mexico residing in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
The exact criminal charge against the defendant is illegal and unlawful alien in possession of a firearm.
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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