Terry Kilburn, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Indiana 2023

Indiana Man Sentenced to 27 Months Imprisonment for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

HAMMOND, Indiana – In a shocking turn of events, Terry Kilburn, 34, of Merrillville, was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment for being a felon in possession of a firearm by District Court Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen.

The case against Kilburn unfolded on February 22, 2015, when Merrillville Police responded to a dispatch regarding a male shooting a shotgun in the yard of a residence in Merrillville, Indiana. Police recovered a sawed-off shotgun measuring approximately 14.5 inches.

According to documents, Kilburn purchased the firearm a week before the incident in the sawed-off condition. When interviewed by law enforcement, Kilburn stated that he had purchased the firearm a week before the incident in the sawed-off condition. Kilburn has a prior felony conviction for theft in Lake County, Indiana in 2013.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with the assistance of the Merrillville Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Dean R. Lanter handled the case.

Terry Kilburn was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment followed by 2 years of supervised release. The harsh sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating firearms laws.

Kilburn’s case highlights the importance of enforcing laws related to firearms possession, especially for those with prior felony convictions.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, will continue to crack down on individuals who possess firearms illegally.

Terry Kilburn, a resident of Merrillville, Indiana, was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment for being a felon in possession of a firearm, a serious offense that can have severe consequences.

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