SHAWN HILL, Illegal Gun Possession, Connecticut 2015

SHAWN HILL, Illegal Gun Possession, Connecticut 2015

New Haven Man Admits to Possessing Stolen Firearm, Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison

SHAWN HILL, 31, of New Haven, Connecticut, pleaded guilty today in Hartford federal court to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to court documents and statements made in court, HILL discarded a fully-loaded Sig Sauer, P229, .40 caliber pistol through a window in a bedroom where a 9-year-old child was sleeping during a search warrant executed by ATF agents and New Haven Police officers on December 12, 2012.

The firearm had been reported as stolen from Wilmington, North Carolina. HILL's criminal history includes several felony convictions, making it a violation of federal law for him to possess a firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce.

HILL is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny on September 14, 2015, at which time he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a fine of up to $250,000. HILL has been detained since his arrest.

The matter has been investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the New Haven Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John H. Durham.

HILL's guilty plea is a significant blow to the New Haven community, which has seen its fair share of gun violence in recent years. The guilty plea is a reminder that the possession of illegal firearms has severe consequences and that law enforcement will continue to work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

As Grimy Times continues to investigate this story, we will provide updates on HILL's sentencing and any other developments in the case.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/new-haven-man-admits-illegal-gun-possession