KC Reporter

A Columbia, Missouri man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing firearms.

Shaune Aaron Price, 36, received a total sentence of 10 years and 10 months in federal prison without parole from U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes.

On November 7, 2023, Price pleaded guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

A detective with the Jefferson City Police Department recognized Price on March 23, 2022, and confirmed he had a warrant for his arrest. Officers stopped the bus Price was riding and arrested him. Price had a tan duffle bag containing a loaded Glock 9mm semi-automatic handgun.

The ATF National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) conducted an analysis linking the handgun to three separate events: a shooting outside Gold Bar in downtown Columbia on November 6, 2021; and a domestic assault on January 1, 2022.

Investigators also found a video on Price’s cell phone depicting him holding a Glock .40-caliber handgun on May 31, 2021. According to government evidence, records from Price’s cell phone and Facebook indicate he possessed at least eleven firearms. Investigators discovered several messages where Price bragged about being involved in “shoot-outs,” including one message about being involved in three “shoot-outs” over nine days.

Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone convicted of a felony to possess any firearm or ammunition. Price has prior felony convictions for attempting to carry a concealed weapon and carrying a concealed weapon.

This case was prosecuted by Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren E. Kummerer and investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the Jefferson City Police Department.

Project Safe Neighborhoods

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which brings together all levels of law enforcement and communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence while making neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched its violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on fostering trust and legitimacy within communities; supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence; setting focused enforcement priorities; and measuring results.