Man Sentenced for Gun Involvement in Home Invasion | Winston–Salem News

A Winston-Salem man is facing six years in federal prison after a fiery confrontation two years ago in Davie County, where he allegedly fired a gun during a debt-collection raid — and was later linked to the weapon used. Though the homeowner who shot back was cleared of assault charges for acting in self-defense, the suspect’s prior felony conviction and history of violent behavior sealed his fate. With a mandatory minimum triggered by his illegal gun possession, plus a pattern of escalating aggression, the court handed down a tough sentence: six years behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release — a stark warning that guns and violence don’t just lead to chaos, they lead to cages. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/658e8fa00d7f376d