Gangster Disciples Member Sentenced to 13+ Years for Illegal Firearm Possession

Gangster Disciples Member Sentenced to 13+ Years for Illegal Firearm Possession
Christopher Gilliam

Christopher Gilliam, 36, a validated member of the Gangster Disciples with a violent criminal history, was sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison on January 28, 2025, after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm. U.S. District Judge Clay Land sentenced Gilliam to 162 months (over 13 years) in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.

Gilliam, who has a history of violent crime, pleaded guilty on October 29, 2024, to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The conviction stems from an investigation under the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in the community.

The case began on July 21, 2023, when law enforcement officers tracked Gilliam to his girlfriend’s residence in Columbus. Gilliam was wanted on an outstanding aggravated assault warrant. Upon his arrest, officers discovered a stolen 9mm semiautomatic pistol with a laser and a loaded 15-round magazine in plain view. Gilliam’s criminal history includes prior convictions for aggravated assault, making it illegal for him to possess a firearm.

“Violent convicted felons caught illegally with firearms in the Middle District of Georgia will find their cases in federal court,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Shanelle Booker. “This case is another example of the kind of effective law enforcement partnerships helping us track down and hold the most dangerous repeat offenders accountable.”

The investigation was led by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), with the case prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Crawford Seals Chief.

Project Safe Neighborhoods is a nationwide initiative focused on reducing violent crime and making communities safer through collaboration between law enforcement and community partners.

Leave a Reply