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Okemah Man Gets 13 Years for Drive-By Shooting
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Gregory Dwayne Guinn, 24, of Okemah, Oklahoma, is headed to federal prison for a brazen act of violence that left one person wounded. Guinn received a 21-month sentence for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Do Bodily Harm in Indian Country, stacked on top of a hefty 120-month sentence for Use, Carry, Brandish, and Discharge of a Firearm During and In Relation to a Crime of Violence. The sentences are to be served consecutively, totaling 13 years behind bars.
The January 15, 2024, shooting unfolded when Guinn reportedly drove past the Okemah residence of an acquaintance and opened fire with multiple rounds from his vehicle. Investigators with the Okfuskee County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation quickly pieced together the evidence, revealing a calculated attack that left one resident struck by gunfire. The crime took place within the boundaries of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation, placing it under federal jurisdiction.
Guinn pleaded guilty to both charges on February 5, 2025, effectively ending any chance of a trial. His defense failed to mitigate the severity of the crime, which clearly demonstrated a disregard for human life and a willingness to use a firearm to inflict harm. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma aggressively prosecuted the case, securing a substantial penalty for the defendant.
This case is a key component of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. PSN emphasizes collaboration between all levels of law enforcement and community organizations, focusing on building trust, supporting preventative programs, and strategically targeting enforcement efforts. The Department of Justice launched a strengthened PSN strategy in May 2021, reaffirming its commitment to safer neighborhoods.
U.S. District Judge John Heil, III, presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Guinn will be transferred to a designated United States Bureau of Prisons facility to begin serving his non-paroleable sentence. He remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending transport.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jacob R. Parker, Patrick M. Flanigan, and Jonathan E. Soverly represented the United States in this case. Their work ensures that those who commit violent acts in Indian Country face justice and are held accountable for their actions. This conviction sends a clear message: gun violence will not be tolerated, and those who endanger communities will be brought to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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