PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal firearms laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.
Keith Harris, 25, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon.
In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that, on June 11, 2024, Pittsburgh Police officers observed Harris fleeing an alley where it was later discovered that two firearms had been stowed. Harris attempted to conceal the firearms—both of which were loaded, and one of which was reported stolen—between a vending machine and beverage crates in the alleyway. As a previously convicted felon, Harris is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
Judge Bissoon scheduled sentencing for April 2, 2025. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history of the defendant.
Pending sentencing, the Court remanded Harris into the custody of the United States Marshals Service.
Assistant United States Attorney Kelly M. Locher is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and local law enforcement agencies conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Harris.
