A 31-year-old McKees Rocks resident is facing federal charges for violating federal firearms law. Taivon Cunningham was found in possession of a firearm and ammunition on August 18, 2022, according to a federal indictment.
Cunningham was on state parole for third-degree murder at the time of the alleged offense. Federal law prohibits possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted Cunningham on a single count of violating federal firearms law. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 15 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, and the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office conducted the investigation leading to the indictment. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence.
Assistant United States Attorney Jerome A. Moschetta is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. An indictment is an accusation, and Cunningham is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The case is part of a broader effort to address violent crime and gun violence in the Pittsburgh area. Project Safe Neighborhoods aims to foster trust and legitimacy in communities, support prevention efforts, and set strategic enforcement priorities.
Taivon Cunningham, 31, of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, is charged with one count of violating federal firearms law. He faces up to 15 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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