Felon Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Unlawful Possession Of Firearms

LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas man with an extensive criminal history was sentenced today by United States District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 84 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release for unlawful possession of two firearms after he exchanged gunfire on Fremont Street.

According to court documents, on September 1, 2022, DaJuan Lamar Gamble, also known as "Popeye," 41, fired at least three shots from a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm semi-automatic pistol from a walkway of a motel on East Fremont Street at an SUV that had stopped in the street in front of the motel. An occupant in the SUV fired at least two .40 caliber rounds at Gamble. Security camera recordings at the motel captured the gunfire. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department recovered the 9mm pistol and a Norinco MAK-90 7.62 x 39mm semi-automatic rifle in a black bag hidden in the boiler room of the motel. A records check showed that the 9mm semi-automatic pistol previously had been stolen in Dallas, Texas.

In October 2023, Gamble pleaded guilty to felon in possession of firearms. He has prior felony convictions in Clark County including attempt discharge firearm at or into occupied structure, vehicle, aircraft or watercraft; accessory to murder; possession of stolen property; and possession of controlled substance with intent to sell. Gamble is prohibited by law to possess a firearm as a result of those prior felony convictions.

"Ensuring the safety of the public is at the forefront of ATF's mission," said Special Agent in Charge Jennifer Cicolani, San Francisco Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF). "We will continue to work with the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to ensure that this type of violent conduct is not tolerated within the Las Vegas community and that the prosecution of those prohibited from having a firearm remains a priority."

United States Attorney Jason M. Frierson for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Cicolani for ATF made the announcement.

This case was investigated by the ATF and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Dan Cowhig and David Kiebler prosecuted the case.

Anyone with information about the unlawful purchase of firearms can call ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477), email [email protected] or submit information anonymously at www.reportit.com/.

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