LITTLE ROCK, AR – Quincy Martez Chambers, 32, of Cedar Hill, Texas, is facing three decades behind bars after a federal jury found him guilty of being a felon in possession of ammunition. U.S. District Judge James M. Moody, Jr. handed down the 30-year sentence on Wednesday, March 20, a punishment authorities say reflects the gravity of his repeated violent behavior.
The case stems from a terrifying incident where Chambers allegedly shot at a former girlfriend outside an apartment she was visiting. He then brandished a firearm at a witness and unleashed multiple rounds into the apartment unit where the victim and her young son had sought refuge. The shooting wasn’t a random act; it was a deliberate escalation of violence, according to court documents.
“This sentence underscores our goal to remove violent people who continuously terrorize the community and have no respect for the life of others,” stated U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross of the Eastern District of Arkansas. Ross emphasized the collaborative effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies as crucial to securing the conviction and bringing Chambers to justice.
Judge Moody determined that Chambers qualified as an Armed Career Criminal, meaning his prior convictions significantly increased the potential sentencing range. The charge carries a potential sentence of 15 years to life in prison, along with a supervised release period and a $100 special assessment. Chambers will serve 30 years imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release. Unlike state systems, there is no parole in the federal system.
ATF New Orleans Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson highlighted the danger posed by firearms in the hands of violent felons, particularly in domestic abuse situations. “Firearms possessed by violent felons, especially when involved in domestic abuse, frequently lead to an increase of violent crime within our communities,” Jackson said. “The sentence imposed today sends a message to the community that violent individuals will be held accountable.”
The investigation and prosecution were a joint effort involving the ATF, Little Rock Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Pine Bluff Police Department. Operation Overdrive, a DEA-led initiative focused on reducing violent crime in high-impact areas like Pine Bluff, played a key role in identifying Chambers as a top violent offender. Authorities say the 30-year sentence is a clear signal that gun violence and the targeting of victims will not be tolerated.
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