Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/
Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/
Jaymon Gibson, a 26-year-old resident of Henderson, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 71 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. Gibson pleaded guilty to the charges on October 10, 2024.
Court documents reveal that law enforcement investigated two gang-related shooting incidents involving Gibson. On May 10, 2022, officers from the Henderson Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at a house on Powell Street. They found Gibson with gunshot wounds in his left arm and discovered a Glock 19 handgun nearby. Doorbell camera footage showed him holding the weapon.
The following day, Monica Ellis reported her Glock 19 stolen. Officers confirmed she purchased it on March 8, 2022. Investigations revealed that Gibson had instructed Ellis to buy the firearm for him while he was in prison for voluntary manslaughter.
On May 28, 2022, another incident occurred at Gate City Foods gas station. Surveillance footage captured an exchange of gunfire between Gibson and others. Despite multiple shots fired and property damage, no injuries were reported. Authorities later arrested Gibson in Durham and found evidence linking him to the crime scene.
“Keeping firearms out of the hands of criminals that endanger public safety remains a top priority for our office,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar.
Henderson Police Chief Marcus W. Barrow highlighted the collaboration with federal agencies: "Our partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina has been vital in our ongoing efforts to combat gun violence in our community."
Monica Ellis pled guilty to lying to a federal agent regarding her involvement in purchasing the firearm and received time served plus two years of supervised release. Jordan Turnage faced state prosecution for related offenses and was sentenced to 38 to 58 months.
Daniel P. Bubar announced this sentencing after U.S. District Judge James C. Dever III's decision was made public. The case was investigated by several law enforcement agencies including ATF and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jake D. Pugh.
Further details can be accessed through court records or PACER under Case No. 5:23-cr-0043-D.
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