Michael Rowe, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, New York 2023

State: New York
Category: Violent Crime
Source: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/bronx-man-charged-mid-afternoon-shooting-crowded-manhattan-sidewalk" style="color:#cc0000;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOJ Press Release ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â Ã¢â‚¬â€

A Bronx man is facing serious charges after a mid-afternoon shooting on a crowded Manhattan sidewalk. Michael Rowe, 23, was taken into custody last night and appeared in court today, charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition.

According to the allegations, Rowe got into a disagreement with another individual on the sidewalk near 46th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan on April 29, 2023. Video footage from the scene shows Rowe brandishing a firearm and shooting at the other individual, putting countless bystanders at risk.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, the FBI, and the NYPD all worked together to bring Rowe to justice. ‘As alleged, this past Saturday afternoon, Michael Rowe opened fire on a busy sidewalk in Hell’s Kitchen, endangering the life of his intended victim and the lives of countless bystanders,’ said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams.

FBI Assistant Director in Charge Michael J. Driscoll added, ‘Rowe’s alleged actions endangered numerous innocent people simply attempting to live their lives safely – something we all should feel free to do. The charges today should serve as a warning to any individual willing to settle arguments in a similar fashion – the FBI and our partners in law enforcement will hold you accountable in the criminal justice system.’

NYPD Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell emphasized the importance of holding those responsible for gun violence accountable, saying, ‘The NYPD will never relent in our fight against gun violence in our city. And anyone who threatens our public safety with such reckless behavior must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.’

Rowe is charged with possessing ammunition after a felony conviction, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life in prison. He is being held without bail.

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