Two Philadelphia men, Dante Shackleford, 26, and Mujahid Davis, 24, have been charged by a superseding indictment for their alleged involvement in a series of robberies and attempted robberies targeting armored trucks in 2025. The announcement was made by United States Attorney David Metcalf.
The charges include four counts each of robbery interfering with interstate commerce under the Hobbs Act. In addition, Davis faces two counts and Shackleford one count of using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
According to the superseding indictment, the incidents involved:
- The July 2, 2025 robbery of a Brinks truck in Philadelphia (Davis and others)
- The July 15, 2025 attempted robbery of a Brinks truck in Philadelphia (Shackleford, Davis, and others)
- The July 22, 2025 attempted robbery of a Brinks truck in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania (Shackleford and others)
- The August 12, 2025 robbery of a Brinks truck in Elkins Park (Shackleford, Davis, and others)
- The October 3, 2025 attempted robbery of a Brinks truck in Philadelphia (Shackleford, Davis, and others)
If convicted on all charges, both defendants could face life imprisonment. Additionally, Davis could be fined up to $1.5 million while Shackleford faces a potential fine of $1.25 million.
This prosecution is part of Operation Take Back America. This nationwide initiative utilizes resources from the Department of Justice to address issues such as illegal immigration and transnational criminal organizations while aiming to protect communities from violent crime.
The investigation is being conducted jointly by the FBI Philadelphia Violent Crimes Task Force and the Philadelphia Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Robert Eckert and Kwambina Coker are prosecuting the case.
United States Attorney David Metcalf stated: "The charges and allegations contained in the superseding indictment are merely accusations. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty in court."
