Project Guardian Gun Trafficker Guilty Plea
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at 1:30 PM
WHERE: Terry Sanford Federal Building
310 New Bern Avenue
Room 158
Raleigh, NC 27601
Re: Project Guardian Gun Trafficker Guilty Plea
RALEIGH - The United States Attorney’s Office announces a press conference to discuss the implementation of the Department of Justice’s Project Guardian and the guilty plea of William John Shaw for making false statements during the purchase of firearms. Four firearms were found in Washington, D.C. and Capitol Heights, Maryland. One was recovered after an officer involved shooting in South East Washington that resulted in the death of the criminal. Prior to the shooting, the same suspect was found with a firearm purchased by Shaw. The defendant was suspected of using the firearm to rob individuals who wanted to purchase marijuana from him. Other firearms purchased by Shaw were recovered by the Metropolitan Police Department from a convicted felon and by Prince Georges County Police Department during an investigation.
In addition to United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr., Special Agents with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) are expected to be present at this event.
Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend. For additional information, please e-mail Don Connelly at usance.PublicInfoOfficer@usdoj.gov. Please RSVP your intentions to attend the event.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
