ST. LOUIS – A convicted felon who brandished a firearm at employees of a gas station in St. Louis, Missouri, has been sentenced to a staggering 100 months behind bars. Richard Skinner, 45, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm after he was caught with a semi-automatic pistol during a March 27, 2023, dispute.
Skinner’s prior record includes convictions for cocaine conspiracy, forgery, and robbery, according to court documents. The incident occurred on the 1100 block of South Kingshighway Boulevard in St. Louis, where Skinner threatened employees with the gun during a confrontation that led to his restraint by them.
The investigation into this case was handled by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, while Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Goeke prosecuted it. This sentencing is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence throughout the community.
Project Safe Neighborhoods was launched on May 26, 2021, with a focus on fostering trust in communities, supporting anti-violence organizations, strategic law enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes. Skinner’s sentence underscores the commitment to public safety and the consequences for those who commit violent acts.
Richard Skinner’s actions have not gone unpunished, and his sentencing sends a clear message that gun violence will be met with severe penalties. The community of St. Louis can now breathe easier knowing that justice has been served in this case.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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