Kyree Harris, Illegal Gun Possession, Indianapolis IN, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – Kyree Bryce Harris, 25, of Indianapolis, is facing a lengthy prison sentence after a federal jury found him guilty of illegally possessing a stolen handgun. The conviction adds to a troubling pattern of violent crime for Harris, a repeat offender with a history of robbing local businesses at gunpoint.

The case unfolded on June 17, 2022, when Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers responded to a call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked near the Twenty Fifth Street Baptist church. They found Harris asleep inside, with a handgun carelessly tucked between the driver’s seat and center console. A subsequent investigation revealed the weapon had been reported stolen. Harris freely admitted to carrying the gun for “protection,” a flimsy excuse given his extensive criminal background.

Federal law strictly prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms, and Harris is no stranger to felony convictions. Back in January 2017, he embarked on a crime spree, committing six armed robberies targeting convenience stores and Family Dollar locations across Indianapolis. He was previously convicted federally for those offenses, demonstrating a clear disregard for the law and a propensity for violence. This isn’t a first offense; it’s a continuation of a dangerous pattern.

“It is evident by this defendant’s criminal history that he has a willful disregard for the law,” stated U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers for the Southern District of Indiana. “We are very thankful that officers intervened when they did, potentially preventing future robberies, violence, or even death. Any time a firearm can be taken out of the hands of a reckless individual, it is a win for our community.” The intervention by IMPD officers likely saved lives.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), along with IMPD, spearheaded the investigation. Special Agent in Charge Daryl S. McCormick of the ATF’s Columbus Field Division and Indianapolis Police Chief Randal Taylor oversaw the collaborative effort. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jeremy C. Fugate and Michelle P. Brady successfully prosecuted the case before U.S. District Court Judge Sarah Evans Barker.

Harris now faces a minimum of 15 years, and potentially life, in federal prison, followed by up to five years of supervised release. While sentencing is ultimately up to Judge Barker, the gravity of Harris’s repeated offenses suggests a substantial prison term is likely. This case serves as a stark reminder that those who repeatedly endanger the public with firearms will be held accountable under federal law.

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