Kevin P. Davidson, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama
On February 5, 2025, Domonique McKee, a 24-year-old resident of Montgomery, Alabama, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a machinegun. This announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson. After completing his prison term, McKee will undergo three years of supervised release as there is no parole in the federal system.
The case against McKee began on December 2, 2023, when a Montgomery police officer stopped a vehicle suspected of carrying illegal drugs. The officer identified McKee as the driver and searched the vehicle. During the search, law enforcement found a substance believed to be methamphetamine, three handguns, several rounds of ammunition, and multiple magazines including extended capacity ones. One handgun had a machinegun conversion device attached. On September 25, 2024, McKee pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing this machinegun.
Acting United States Attorney Davidson explained the implications of such devices: “When installed on a firearm, a machinegun conversion device or ‘switch,’ allows a gun to function as a fully automatic weapon capable of firing a continuous spray of bullets with a single pull of the trigger.” He emphasized that "the mere possession of a machinegun conversion device" constitutes a federal crime and affirmed his office's commitment to prosecuting individuals with these devices and collaborating with law enforcement to eliminate them from communities.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) along with the Montgomery Police Department and received assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Assistant United States Attorney Justin L. Jones led the prosecution.
