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Birmingham Man Sentenced to 204 Months in Prison for Carjacking and Shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Joshua J. Young, 22, to 204 months in prison for a carjacking and shooting that occurred in Birmingham in 2019.
According to the plea agreement, on January 22, 2019, the carjacking victim gave Young a ride to show him a property that needed painting. During the ride, Young pulled a pistol and demanded the victim’s vehicle and money. The victim attempted to flee the vehicle, but Young shot him. Young then drove off in the vehicle.
Individuals at a nearby business found the victim and called an ambulance. The victim survived the shooting. The next day, Birmingham Police responded to a caller who was following the victim’s vehicle away from the scene of another crime. Officers located the stolen vehicle at a convenience store, with Young in the driver’s seat. A semi-automatic pistol matching the description given by the carjacking victim was found on the driver’s floorboard.
“Carjacking is a senseless act of violence that we will not tolerate in our district,” said U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. “I want to thank the Birmingham Police officers for their quick response in apprehending Young. We will continue to work with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners to prevent the unlawful possession of firearms by violent criminals.”
Young pleaded guilty in December 2019 to one count of carjacking, one count of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. ATF and the Birmingham Police Department investigated this case, which was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alan Baty.
“Removing the criminal element that uses a firearm to facilitate violent crimes such as carjacking is a priority of ATF,” said Special Agent in Charge Mickey French. “The partnerships with the public safety departments and the U.S. Attorney’s office were crucial in resolving this case.”
Joshua J. Young, 22, was sentenced to 204 months in prison for carjacking and shooting in Birmingham, Alabama. The charges include carjacking, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
This case is a reminder that carjacking is a serious crime that will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The community can rest assured that law enforcement agencies will continue to work together to prevent such crimes and bring perpetrators to justice.
Defendant: Joshua J. Young
Criminal Charges: Carjacking, Discharging a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
City and State: Birmingham, Alabama
Exact Date of Crime: January 22, 2019
Sentence: 204 months in prison
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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