Jacksonville, Florida – In a shocking display of disregard for the law, convicted felon Terry Lenard Shipman has been sentenced to five years and five months in federal prison for possessing a firearm.
According to court documents, on February 5, 2022, an officer from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office observed Shipman steal two alcoholic beverages from a RaceTrac gas station in Jacksonville. The officer confronted Shipman as he exited the store, retrieving the stolen merchandise and a Smith and Wesson .38 caliber revolver from his coat pocket.
At the time, Shipman had multiple prior felony convictions and had recently been released from prison for selling narcotics. As a previously convicted felon, he is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John Cannizzaro. The forfeiture will be handled by Assistant United States Attorney Mai Tran.
The sentencing of Shipman is a significant blow to the community, and serves as a reminder of the importance of enforcing federal laws that prohibit convicted felons from possessing firearms.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence, was instrumental in bringing this case to justice. The program brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
As our communities continue to grapple with the issue of gun violence, it is imperative that we hold accountable those who would seek to circumvent the law and put innocent lives at risk. The sentencing of Terry Lenard Shipman is a step in the right direction, and serves as a reminder of the importance of community-based solutions to this complex problem.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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