Robert J. "Bob" Troester U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma
LARRY WELCH, 29, and JACOB MADISON, 24, both residents of Oklahoma City, have admitted to illegal firearm possession after prior felony convictions. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
A federal Grand Jury issued a two-count indictment on May 6, 2025, charging Welch and Madison as felons in possession of firearms. On April 7, 2025, the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex. Witnesses reported a dispute with suspects identified as Welch and Madison before the shooting occurred. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the incident.
Surveillance footage showed Welch and Madison firing at unarmed witnesses before fleeing the scene. The suspects were later apprehended hiding in a nearby backyard shed. Law enforcement recovered two firearms used during the incident.
Both individuals have extensive criminal histories. Welch's past convictions include firearm possession after felony conviction (Cherokee County), injuring or burning a public building (Mayes County), and feloniously pointing a firearm (Cleveland County). Madison's record includes second-degree burglary (Oklahoma County), receiving or concealing stolen property (Canadian County), and multiple offenses involving controlled substances and firearms (McClain County).
On July 16, 2025, Welch and Madison entered guilty pleas admitting their unlawful firearm possession despite previous felony records.
The defendants face potential sentences of up to 15 years in federal prison each along with fines up to $250,000.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives alongside the Oklahoma City Police Department. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Laney Ellis is handling prosecution duties under a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant aimed at reducing violent crime in Oklahoma City.
For further details, reference is made to public filings.
