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New Haven Man Charged with Illegally Possessing Firearm
A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging Shaquil Gary, 29, of New Haven, with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
According to the indictment, Gary possessed a loaded Glock model 17, 9mm pistol on April 19, 2022. He has been detained since his arrest on related state charges on the same date.
Gary’s criminal history includes a federal felony conviction for armed robbery of a person in lawful control of property of the United States, and state felony convictions for the sale and possession of narcotics. It is a violation of federal law for a person previously convicted of a felony offense to possess a firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce.
If convicted of the charge, Gary faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years. Gary, who is currently on federal supervised release, faces additional penalties if he is found to have violated the conditions of his supervised release.
U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery stressed that an indictment is not evidence of guilt. Charges are only allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
This matter is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the New Haven Police Department, and the Hamden Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert S. Dearington.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the government’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.
The defendant, Shaquil Gary, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. The crime occurred in New Haven, Connecticut on April 19, 2022. Gary faces a maximum of 10 years in prison if convicted.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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