Khalil Rodriguez-Fitzgerald, Possessing Gun, Delaware 2021

Wilmington Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Gun

A Wilmington, Delaware man, Khalil Rodriguez-Fitzgerald, 27, pleaded guilty yesterday to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews accepted the plea.

According to statements made in open court, Rodriguez-Fitzgerald possessed a Glock model 19x handgun. The firearm was straw purchased in North Carolina on February 7, 2021, transported north, and delivered to the defendant in New Jersey on February 8, 2021.

Rodriguez-Fitzgerald is prohibited from possessing a firearm because of his criminal history. He faces a maximum penalty of ten years in prison when sentenced on August 10, 2022. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss stated, ‘My office is committed to the fight against gun violence and the devastation it is causing in our communities. This case is an example of the level of coordination and resources federal, state, and local law enforcement has to help keep our communities safe. Thanks to ATF for their diligence in investigating this case.’

The case is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer K. Welsh prosecuting the case.

Related court documents and information is located on the website of the District Court for the District of Delaware or on PACER by searching for Case No. 21-cr-11 (RGA).

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