Keundre Levelle Brown, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Alabama 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – In a shocking turn of events, Keundre Levelle Brown, 25, of Birmingham, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The sentencing took place on an undisclosed date, however it was reported to have occurred in 2024.

The charges against Brown stem from a shooting at a motel in Birmingham on October 11, 2023. According to the plea agreement, a Birmingham Police Officer responded to a 911 call regarding the shooting and discovered Brown alone inside the motel room. The room showed evidence of gunfire, with the shots appearing to have been fired from within the room. The officer searched Brown and found a loaded Taurus G2C pistol in his waistband. The pistol had been reported stolen about a year earlier in Birmingham.

Brown is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior felony convictions in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division, for Theft of Property, Burglary, and Robbery. The charges against Brown include being a felon in possession of a firearm, a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Assistant U.S. Attorney W. Lee Gilmer prosecuted the case. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, along with the Birmingham Police Department, investigated the case.

Brown’s sentencing marks the culmination of a lengthy investigation into his possession of a firearm. The case highlights the importance of enforcing laws related to firearm possession, particularly for convicted felons.

As the city of Birmingham continues to grapple with issues related to gun violence, the sentencing of Brown serves as a reminder of the consequences of breaking the law. In a statement, U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalano and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Nashville Field Division Acting Special Agent in Charge Jason Stankiewicz expressed their commitment to keeping the community safe from violent crime.

Brown’s exact sentence will be 57 months in prison, with the possibility of parole after serving a portion of the time. The case serves as a warning to others who may be considering breaking the law and highlights the importance of adhering to the rules and regulations in place to protect society.

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