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Shakopee Man, Michael Burrell, Faces Federal Gun Charge
SHAKOPEE, MN – Michael Allen Burrell, 40, is cooling his heels in federal custody after being indicted on a charge of being an armed career criminal in possession of a firearm. U.S. Attorney Erica H. MacDonald announced the indictment today, stemming from an incident back on June 23, 2020, when authorities allege Burrell was found with a loaded weapon.
According to the indictment, Burrell possessed a .45 caliber Sig Sauer semi-automatic pistol, model P250. This isn’t a simple possession charge. Burrell’s rap sheet is reportedly extensive enough to legally bar him from owning *any* firearms or ammunition, period. Federal law doesn’t mess around with repeat offenders, and Burrell apparently fits the bill.
The bust is the product of a joint investigation by the Minneapolis Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). It falls under the umbrella of the Twin Cities Violent Crime Task Force, a multi-agency initiative designed to throw more resources at the escalating gun violence plaguing the metro area. The feds are clearly signaling they’re taking these cases seriously.
Burrell was arraigned today before Magistrate Judge Tony N. Leung, and was ordered held without bail. Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin A. Wesley is handling the prosecution. Expect a tough fight – this isn’t Burrell’s first rodeo with the law, and he’s likely to explore every legal avenue to avoid more time behind bars.
It’s crucial to remember that this indictment contains *accusations* only. Burrell is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. However, with the weight of the federal charges and his prior convictions, the deck appears stacked against him. The Twin Cities Violent Crime Task Force is available at https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/united-states-attorney-announces-new-twin-cities-violent-crime-task-force for more information.
Defendant Information:
MICHAEL ALLEN BURRELL, 40, Shakopee, Minn.
Charges: Felon in possession of a firearm – Armed career criminal, 1 count. The United States Attorney’s Office, District of Minnesota, can be reached at (612) 664-5600.
Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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