San Carlos Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Shooting Victim in the Face
| U.S. Attorney’s Office June 02, 2010 |
PHOENIX—Richerd Chatlin, 27, of San Carlos, Arizona, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James A. Teilborg to seven years in prison for use of a firearm during a crime of violence. This offense occurred on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation in San Carlos, Arizona. Chatlin pleaded guilty on January 20, 2010.
On February 6, 2009, Chatlin lured the victim away from a party, by leading the victim to believe he needed help. When they were alone, Chatlin pulled a gun on the victim and shot him in the face. The bullet traveled through the victim’s jaw, shattering four of his teeth, necessitating surgical repair.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The prosecution was handled by Dimitra H. Sampson, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix.
CASE NUMBER: CR-09-01086-PHX-JAT
RELEASE NUMBER: 2010-113 (Chatlin)