Tyree Little, Firearm with Extended Magazine, Pennsylvania 2021

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – In a recent guilty plea, 22-year-old Tyree Little, a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, admitted to illegally possessing a firearm with an extended magazine.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the incident dates back to July 2021 when Philadelphia Police Officers conducted a vehicle stop for a traffic violation. During the stop, officers observed a firearm with an extended magazine sticking out from under the driver’s seat of Little’s car. Little, who was seated behind the wheel, was subsequently charged with possessing a firearm that he was not lawfully entitled to possess due to a prior felony conviction for robbery.

The defendant’s case is a stark reminder of the importance of public safety, particularly in the context of the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Call-In Program. As part of this initiative, parolees, including Little, attend a one-time meeting with law enforcement and community members, where they are urged to refrain from violence and firearms possession. Following this meeting, participants receive connections to resources aimed at facilitating their re-entry into society.

U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero emphasized the Office’s commitment to the successful re-entry of previously convicted individuals, citing the need for extra support and services to ensure their transition into productive citizens. Romero emphasized that participants in the PSN Call-In Program are made aware of the potential consequences of failing to adhere to the program’s terms, including facing serious federal charges.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, with assistance from the Philadelphia Police Department Highway Patrol. AUSA Jeanine Linehan and Assistant United States Attorney Katherine Shulman are prosecuting the case.

Little’s guilty plea serves as a testament to the effectiveness of collaborative law enforcement efforts in identifying and prosecuting armed criminals, particularly repeat offenders. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and Parole Field Services Department appreciate the support and cooperation of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in this matter and ongoing partnership.

Little’s prior felony conviction for robbery and the circumstances surrounding his possession of the firearm with an extended magazine have led to his current status, although specific details regarding his sentence or outcome were not provided in the source material.

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