Robert Ivan Salgado, Illegal Possession of Ammunition, Alabama 2023

Birmingham, AL – In a disturbing case of domestic violence, a Honduran man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for illegal possession of ammunition. Robert Ivan Salgado, 26, was found guilty of being an illegal alien in possession of ammunition in January 2023.

According to the plea agreement, on September 19, 2022, Salgado and the victim, his children’s mother, were arguing and he pulled a gun and shot her in the face. Salgado then transported the victim to Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Upon arrival, Birmingham Police officers were called to a report of a person who had been shot.

After questioning Salgado, the officer requested that dispatch send evidence technicians to the apartment where the shooting occurred. A search warrant was executed on the residence and officers 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.

U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona condemned the defendant’s actions, stating, ‘The reckless actions of this defendant wounded one and put the lives of innocent children in danger.’ Escalona emphasized that his 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.

Salgado’s sentence of 24 months in prison is a harsh reminder of the consequences of breaking the law and putting innocent lives at risk. The community can rest assured that law enforcement agencies will continue to work tirelessly to bring perpetrators like Salgado to justice.

Birmingham Police Department’s swift response and collaboration with federal agencies ensured that the defendant was held accountable for his heinous crime. This case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating effects of domestic violence and the importance of prioritizing community safety.

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