Pittsburgh Felon Convicted at Trial for Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - After deliberating for 15 minutes, a federal jury on June 10, 2025, found Gerald Underwood guilty of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

Underwood, 44, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was tried before United States District Judge Marilyn J. Horan in Pittsburgh.

The evidence presented at trial established that, on November 9, 2022, Underwood possessed a firearm and ammunition at a gas station in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Underwood has a number of state felony convictions and two prior federal convictions for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Federal law prohibits possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon.

Judge Horan scheduled sentencing for October 2, 2025. The law provides for a 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 on the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history of the defendant.

Pending sentencing, the Court ordered that Underwood continue to be detained.

Assistant United States Attorneys DeMarr W. Moulton and Shaun E. Sweeney prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Pittsburgh Bureau of Police conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Underwood.