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United States of America v. Christopher Wade
Date: 03-28-2025
Case Number: 24-CR-30390
Judge: Matthew F. Leitman
Court: The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Detroit
Defendant's Attorney:
dlm
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Description:
Detroit Man Sentenced to Just Over 2 Years in Federal Prison For Firing Gun on Crowded Sidewalk
Christopher Wade, 30, was charged with filing a gun on a croweded sidewalk.
Wade opened fire at the busy intersection of Woodward Avenue and Adams Avenue, firing nine rounds into the air. Thankfully, no one was injured, but a witness who was driving in the area reported that one of the rounds struck her vehicle. Officers quickly responded to the scene and apprehended Wade without further incident. Security cameras captured the shooting on video. This was the second time within a month that Wade opened fire in public and the fourth time in the last 10 years.
Wade pleaded guilty to felon in possession of a firearm in November of 2024.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Philip M. Jacques. The investigation was conducted jointly by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives with assistance from the Detroit Police Department.
Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Firing Gun on Crowded Sidewalk
Detroit Man Sentenced to Just Over 2 Years in Federal Prison For Firing Gun on Crowded Sidewalk
Christopher Wade, 30, was charged with filing a gun on a croweded sidewalk.
Wade opened fire at the busy intersection of Woodward Avenue and Adams Avenue, firing nine rounds into the air. Thankfully, no one was injured, but a witness who was driving in the area reported that one of the rounds struck her vehicle. Officers quickly responded to the scene and apprehended Wade without further incident. Security cameras captured the shooting on video. This was the second time within a month that Wade opened fire in public and the fourth time in the last 10 years.
Wade pleaded guilty to felon in possession of a firearm in November of 2024.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Philip M. Jacques. The investigation was conducted jointly by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives with assistance from the Detroit Police Department.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Christopher Wade?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Christopher Wade?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, MI. The presiding judge was Matthew F. Leitman.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Christopher Wade?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Detroit. Defendant's attorney: dlm Click Here For The Best Detroit, Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Christopher Wade decided?
This case was decided on March 28, 2025.