A Beaumont man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for shooting a drug customer twice over a drug debt.
Rustin Chase McKinsey, also known as ‘Dollar Bill,’ pleaded guilty on January 6, 2021, to discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The crimes occurred on September 4, 2020, and October 9, 2020, at a residence on Taylor Street in Beaumont, Texas.
According to information presented in court, McKinsey shot the victim twice, once in the leg and once in the back, over a $ methamphetamine debt.
The victim’s roommate told police that McKinsey had an argument with the victim before firing two shots at him. The victim stated that he owed McKinsey money for the methamphetamine.
McKinsey was a convicted felon, having previously been convicted of possession of a controlled substance in Jefferson County, Texas, on December 18, 2017.
As a convicted felon, McKinsey is prohibited by federal law from owning or possessing a firearm or ammunition.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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