Shon Diegan, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Missouri 2019
Shon Diegan, Convicted of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
A Missouri man has been sentenced to 5 years in prison after being convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Shon Diegan, 47, of Moberly, Missouri, pleaded guilty to the charge.
The incident occurred on September 28, 2019, when a Chariton County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a complaint of an armed man trespassing on private property in Salisbury, Missouri. The deputy arrived and found Diegan sitting inside a cattle corral with a rifle by his side.
When the deputy entered the corral, Diegan placed the rifle in his lap. The deputy ordered Diegan to put down the rifle and Diegan refused. Diegan told the deputy he was going to shoot himself. The deputy tried to disarm Diegan, but the two began to struggle. Diegan pulled on the rifle sending the muzzle into the dirt where the weapon discharged.
Diegan surrendered after an officer from the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrived to help. Officers took Diegan into custody and seized the rifle in his possession. Investigators learned the firearm was recently stolen.
U.S. Attorney Jeff Jensen praised the bravery of the officers involved in the incident, stating, “I am grateful the brave and well-trained officers came home safely.”
Assistant United States Attorney Geoffrey Ogden handled the case, which was investigated by the Chariton County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Diegan was sentenced by United States District Judge Rodney W. Sippel to 60 months in prison.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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