{"id":2476,"date":"2026-07-01T17:09:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T17:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2476"},"modified":"2026-07-01T17:09:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T17:09:45","slug":"sc-man-used-machine-gun-to-rob-informant-as-federal-agents-watched-official-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2476","title":{"rendered":"SC man used machine gun to rob informant as federal agents watched, official says"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A South Carolina man was sentenced to years in federal prison after an informant under surveillance was robbed while trying to purchase a gun, according to the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2475\">Lexington, West Columbia water feud has ended. Here\u2019s what a court said<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Tah\u2019Kel Ar\u2019Key Wilson, a 21-year-old from Columbia, was sentenced to 16 years behind bars for using a machine gun during a robbery, the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office said Wednesday in a news release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>On Aug. 9, 2024, ATF agents used a confidential informant to set up the purchase of a firearm and cocaine from an identified target, according to the release. When the informant \u2014 called a victim \u2014 arrived, Wilson approached the victim\u2019s vehicle and introduced himself then directed the victim to drive to a secluded area to pick up additional items, the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s when Wilson pulled a gun equipped with a Glock switch from his waistband, pointed it at the victim and threatened to \u201cswitch\u201d the informant if the victim didn\u2019t comply, according to the release. Wilson then stole about $3,400 in documented funds and two cellphones from the victim before leaving on foot, the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>ATF agents, who were stationed about 50 yards away conducting surveillance, immediately responded, according to the release. Wilson ran toward a wooded area in an attempt to escape but was apprehended a short time later hiding inside a backyard shed, the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Investigators recovered the loaded firearm equipped with the machine\u2011gun conversion device, the stolen funds and both cellphones, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The robbery was captured on audio and video recording, the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2473\">Will Dominion merger benefit SC ratepayers? Regulatory scrutiny over deal sought<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>At the time of the robbery, Wilson was on bond from a South Carolina arrest where he was charged with murder and was wearing a GPS monitoring device, according to the release. That state charge is pending, Richland County court records show.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>U.S. District Judge Sherri Lydon sentenced Wilson to 192 months in federal prison, to be followed by 5 years of court-ordered supervision, the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office said. There is no parole in the federal system.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the ATF, the case was investigated by the Richland County Sheriff\u2019s Department.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>State charges for armed robbery, possession of a weapon during violent crime and two additional weapons charged are pending, court records show.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Assistant U.S. Attorney Ariyana Gore prosecuted the case. Public defender Jennifer Davis was listed as Wilson\u2019s attorney for the state crimes, according to court records.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>         BEHIND THE STORY     <\/h3>\n<p>             MORE          <\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>This is a breaking news story<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In a breaking news situation, facts can be unclear and the situation may still be developing. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. This story will be updated as more information becomes available, and some information in this story may change as the facts become clearer. 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