Lincoln Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robberies
A Lincoln man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for his role in six armed robberies. Shawn Brooks, age 27, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced to 480 months of imprisonment by Chief United States District Judge John M. Gerrard on January 10, 2019.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Brooks will be placed on 8 years of supervised release when he finishes his sentence. He will also be required to pay $2,271 in restitution to all six victims of his crimes. Brooks was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit robbery; five counts of interference with commerce by robbery; one count of bank robbery; and six counts of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
The jury also found that Brooks should receive a sentence enhancement on three of the firearms count. Brooks received two sentence enhancements for brandishing a firearm and one sentence enhancement for discharging a firearm during and in furtherance of a bank robbery.
Brooks faced up to life in prison following the jury’s verdict. Evidence presented at trial showed that between November 29, 2016, and December 30, 2016, Brooks and his co-defendant, Marcus Remus, robbed one bank and five convenience stores, all in Lincoln. In three of those robberies, Brooks brandished a firearm at employees of the businesses. At the bank robbery, he also fired the weapon multiple times in the direction of bank employees. Remus shot one of the gas station clerks in their final robbery at a convenience store on December 30, 2016.
This case was investigated by the Lincoln Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Brooks’ conviction marked the end of a lengthy investigation into a string of armed robberies in Lincoln.
Brooks’ sentence comes as a result of his conviction on thirteen counts of robbery and gun charges. His crimes had a significant impact on the community, causing fear and trauma for those affected. The sentence handed down by Judge Gerrard reflects the severity of Brooks’ crimes and the need for accountability.
In addition to his prison sentence, Brooks will also be required to pay restitution to the victims of his crimes. This is a significant step towards healing and recovery for those affected by Brooks’ actions.
Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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