Kenneth Jay Still, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Iowa 2020

Council Bluffs, Iowa - In a shocking turn of events, Kenneth Jay Still, a 71-year-old resident of Council Bluffs, shot and killed his 21-year-old step-son, Brandon Still, at close range with a 12-gauge shotgun on October 7, 2018. The horrific crime sent shockwaves throughout the community, leaving many questioning the motivations behind the brutal act.

According to court documents, Still immediately fled the scene and disposed of the shotgun, but he turned himself in to authorities the next day. Law enforcement was able to recover the shotgun several weeks later.

Still pleaded guilty on June 16, 2020 in federal court to the gun charge of felon in possession of a firearm. The charge carries a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

On September 24, 2020, United States District Court Senior Judge James E. Gritzner handed down the sentence, ordering Still to serve 10 years in prison. The court also imposed three years of supervised release to follow his prison term and a $100 special assessment to the Crime Victims’ Fund.

The case was investigated by the Council Bluffs Police Department, Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa prosecuted the case.

Still’s sentence marks the end of a long and arduous process for the victim’s family, who must now come to terms with the loss of their loved one. As the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of this tragedy, it serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence.

The defendant, Kenneth Jay Still, is currently serving his 10-year prison sentence at a federal correctional facility. His exact location is not publicly available due to safety and security concerns.

The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions, particularly when those actions result in the loss of life. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor the case and provide updates as necessary.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdia/pr/council-bluffs-man-sentenced-10-years-prison-gun-offense