U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson | U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson | U.S. Department of Justice
Marvin T. Golden Jr., a 26-year-old resident of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to thirteen years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release. This sentence follows his guilty plea to two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and one count of distribution of methamphetamine.
Court documents reveal that on October 26, 2022, Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies witnessed Golden selling 55 grams of methamphetamine with his children present in the car. He was later observed selling an additional 20 grams of methamphetamine and a gram of fentanyl on November 3, 2022.
In connection with a separate incident, Anthony Shelman was shot dead in Marion County on March 25, 2023. The Indiana State Police's investigation found that Golden and another individual had followed Shelman's vehicle from the Sunset Strip Club in Indianapolis before the shooting occurred near the Emerson Avenue exit on I-70.
A court-authorized search conducted on May 3, 2023, led to the seizure of a .40 caliber Glock handgun from Golden's home. Forensic tests confirmed it as the weapon used in Shelman's murder, with DNA evidence linking it to Golden.
Golden's criminal history includes being part of a street gang known as the Mob during his youth. As a juvenile, he was involved in armed robberies targeting pharmacies. His adult convictions include drug and gun offenses, which legally prohibited him from possessing firearms.
Zachary A. Myers, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana stated: “Anthony Shelman should be alive today, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and all who loved him." Myers emphasized that reducing gun violence through federal prosecution remains a priority.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Indiana State Police (ISP), and Shelby County Sheriff's Department. U.S. District Judge James P. Hanlon imposed the sentence with Assistant U.S. Attorney Pamela S. Domash prosecuting.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and enhancing community safety through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and community organizations.
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