Sanjay Nelson, a 25-year-old man from Chinle, Arizona, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a fatal shooting on the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation.
The incident, which occurred on May 1, 2017, resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man after Nelson’s sawed-off shotgun accidentally discharged as the victim was handing the firearm back to him.
Nelson, who is also an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, had pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges. Investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation were tasked with looking into the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Ducat Keller handled the prosecution. The case, which was filed under case number CR-17-8312-PHX-JJT, has been closed.
The tragic incident has left many in the community shaken. Nelson’s reckless actions have resulted in a lengthy prison sentence, a stark reminder of the consequences of such behavior.
Nelson’s sentencing is a testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies to holding individuals accountable for their actions.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, has released a statement confirming Nelson’s sentence. For more information, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/ or follow them on Twitter at @USAO_AZ.
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Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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