A devastating act of domestic violence has led to a two-year prison sentence for a Honduran man in Birmingham, Alabama.
On September 19, 2022, Robert Ivan Salgado, 26, allegedly pulled a gun and shot his children’s mother in the face during an argument.
Salgado then transported the victim to Princeton Baptist Medical Center, where Birmingham Police officers were called to investigate.
After questioning Salgado, officers executed a search warrant on the residence and recovered three boxes of .389 caliber ammunition from the dryer in the living room.
Salgado was prohibited from possessing ammunition because he is an illegal alien.
The reckless actions of this defendant wounded one and put the lives of innocent children in danger, said U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
My office will not tolerate prohibited persons possessing firearms and ammunition, especially when it leads to domestic violence.
HSI investigated the case along with assistance from the Birmingham Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kristy Peoples and Darius Greene prosecuted the case.
On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Annmarie C. Axon sentenced Salgado to 24 months in prison for one count of being an illegal alien in possession of ammunition.
This case is a stark reminder of the importance of holding accountable those who engage in violent and illegal behavior.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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