Seattle Gunman Kenan Brown Gets 54 Months

SEATTLE – Kenan Dejuan Brown, 42, is headed back to prison after being sentenced today to 54 months for illegal possession of a firearm. The sentence was handed down in U.S. District Court in Seattle by Judge James L. Robart, who made a pointed remark about Brown’s rationale for carrying the weapon. This isn’t Brown’s first rodeo with the law; he’s a repeat offender with a history of violence and firearm violations.

The case unfolded on October 20, 2023, when Brown crashed his vehicle into a tree. Responding Seattle Police officers found him passed out, and disturbingly, a loaded Glock 19 with an extended magazine sticking out of his jacket pocket. The firearm had one round chambered. Brown’s attempt to feign cooperation quickly dissolved as he lost consciousness, leaving officers to secure the weapon and take him into custody.

“In my experience a gun is an invitation to get into trouble,” Judge Robart stated during sentencing, directly addressing Brown’s claim that he “felt safe” with a firearm. The judge’s words underscore a pattern of behavior that has landed Brown in trouble time and time again. This latest conviction adds to a substantial criminal record that includes multiple domestic violence assaults, violations of court orders, and prior convictions for unlawful firearm possession in both King and Kitsap Superior Courts – as well as a federal conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Brown pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm on February 14, 2025. Assistant United States Attorney Brian Wynne successfully prosecuted the case, highlighting the danger posed by individuals repeatedly violating gun laws. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Seattle Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), demonstrating the importance of interagency cooperation in tackling gun crime.

Judge Robart didn’t just hand down a prison sentence; he also ordered Brown to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as part of his rehabilitation. While the 54-month term aims to remove a dangerous individual from the streets, the court is also attempting to address underlying issues that may contribute to his criminal behavior. However, a significant period of supervised release – three years – will follow Brown’s incarceration, ensuring continued monitoring and accountability.

The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the ongoing efforts to combat illegal firearms trafficking and violent crime in the Pacific Northwest. Brown’s case serves as a stark reminder that repeat offenders pose a serious threat to public safety, and that strict enforcement of firearms laws is crucial to keeping communities safe. Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller announced the sentencing, signaling a commitment to prosecuting those who illegally possess firearms.