A Raleigh man, previously convicted of felonious actions, received a nine-year federal prison sentence for a shooting incident that took place in March 2023. On September 4, Robert Terrance Green, III, aged 43, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition as a felon in connection with shooting a person.
Following the sentencing, Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson stated, "Robert Terrance Green III is a dangerous felon who has demonstrated a reckless disregard for the lives and property of others. I am grateful that justice has been served to prevent him from further harming our community." Paterson expressed thanks for the collaborative efforts that lead to Green's arrest and conviction, stating "The residents of Raleigh can sleep peacefully knowing that the Raleigh Police Department, and our federal partners are committed to ridding our community of violent actors, such as Mr. Green," detailed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina's official release.
According to court details, Green confronted and shot the victim at an apartment complex on March 21, 2023, after an apparent verbal altercation. Green fled the scene post-incident, but Raleigh Police Department (RPD) officers were able to apprehend him six days later when they initiated a traffic stop. During the vehicle search, they recovered the firearm used in the shooting. Green admitted to shooting the victim during his arrest, which led to his recent sentencing.
Green's previous convictions included assault with intent to cause physical injury with a weapon or instrument, unlawful possession of a handgun, and threats of violence. Michael F. Easley, Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced the sentencing. He emphasized the importance of the Violent Crime Action Plan (VCAP) initiative in identifying and addressing significant drivers of violent crime in the community. The case, as noted on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina's website and PACER, shows the collaborative efforts of multiple agencies including the U.S. Attorney’s Office, RPD, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Green's sentencing illustrates the ongoing commitment of law enforcement to combine forces under initiatives like VCAP. This process involves not only enforcement but also "strategic enforcement, and interagency coordination and intelligence-led policing," as noted by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jaren E. Kelly prosecuted the case, which was then presided over by U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle.
Those seeking more information about the case can find related documents by searching for Case No. 5:24-CR-78-BO on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
