Tyreek Hall, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Massachusetts 2022

BOSTON – In a shocking turn of events, Tyreek Hall, a 21-year-old Boston resident, pleaded guilty to illegally possessing ammunition as a convicted felon.

According to court documents, on June 9, 2022, Hall was found in possession of a 9x19mm caliber privately made Glock-style semi-automatic pistol, bearing no manufacturer serial number (commonly known as a “ghost gun”), and eight rounds of ammunition. This discovery was made during a routine investigation by law enforcement officials.

Hall is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition due to a prior felony conviction. The 21-year-old’s actions have raised concerns about the proliferation of ghost guns and the ease with which individuals can acquire them.

The case against Hall has been ongoing since September 2022, when he was first charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani scheduled sentencing for January 18, 2024, where Hall will face the consequences of his actions.

The felon in possession charge carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. It remains to be seen what sentence Hall will ultimately receive, but one thing is clear: his actions have severe consequences.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy, James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, Boston Field Division, Brian Kyes, U.S. Marshal for the District of Massachusetts, and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox have all been involved in the investigation and prosecution of Hall’s case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities across the country. By bringing together all levels of law enforcement and community organizations, PSN seeks to make neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Hall’s plea deal marks a significant milestone in the fight against gun violence in Boston. As the city continues to grapple with the issue, it remains to be seen what other steps will be taken to address the root causes of this problem.

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