Walter Rodgers, Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon, Ohio 2023
A shootout at a local gas station in Dayton, Ohio, has led to the federal charges against a 35-year-old man. Walter Rodgers, of Trotwood, has been accused of possessing a firearm after the incident.
According to the police, on September 2, they were called to the Sunoco gas station on E. Third Street in Dayton after receiving reports of a shooting. Rodgers allegedly ran inside the gas station after being shot at, retrieved a firearm from his bag, and exited the Sunoco to return fire.
Court documents detail that during the shootout, Rodgers allegedly stated, 'I'm going to do ya'll like I did Cierra,' potentially referring to his former girlfriend Cierra Chapman, who was reported missing in 2022 and is yet to be found.
Rodgers was previously convicted in Montgomery County of aggravated burglary and abduction. Possessing a firearm as a convicted felon is a federal crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
The charges were announced by Dominick S. Gerace II, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Thomas A. Greco, Acting Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF); and Dayton Police Chief Kamran Afzal.
Rodgers was charged with illegally possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony crime. A criminal complaint merely contains allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
The case is being represented by Erica Lunderman, Assistant United States Attorney.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant/Respondent: Walter Rodgers
Criminal Charges: Illegally possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony crime
City and State: Dayton, Ohio
Exact Date: September 2, 2023
Sentence or Outcome: Up to 15 years in prison
Dollar Amounts: None
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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