In a recent announcement made by the San Francisco District Attorney's office, a jury has convicted 23-year-old David Carter of San Francisco on multiple felony gun charges. According to a social media post from the SF District Attorney, Brooke Jenkins, Carter faced charges including Possession of a Firearm by a Violent Felon, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Carrying a Concealed Firearm in a Vehicle, with certain enhancements due to previous convictions.
1/ Today, DA @BrookeJenkinsSF announced the conviction of David Carter after a trial by jury for multiple felony gun charges.
— SF DISTRICT ATTORNEY (@SFDAOffice) August 27, 2025
He was convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Violent Felon, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon + Carrying a Concealed Firearm in a Vehicle. pic.twitter.com/heXJJSEgCU
During the trial, it was revealed that on April 30, wearing a cross-body satchel, Mr. Carter was closely observed by law enforcement as he approached a double-parked vehicle on 55 Cashmere Street. Upon noticing the officers, the defendant rapidly entered the vehicle and ordered the driver to leave. Before their departure, intervening officers searched and discovered a loaded .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol with a defaced serial number in Carter's possession. At the time of this incident, Carter had been on parole following a prior felony conviction.
Assistant District Attorney Jordyn Sequeira led the prosecution with the help of District Attorney Investigator Marisa Sullivan and paralegal Andres Hernandez-Ruano. Their collaboration ensured that evidence, developed from the efforts of the San Francisco Police Department's Bayview Station and the Crime Gun Investigations Center, was comprehensively presented. Sequeira remarked on the conviction via the SF District Attorney press release, "This verdict makes clear that repeat offenders who choose to arm themselves will be held accountable," acknowledging the risk of firearms in the hands of those with a history of felony convictions.
Mr. Carter is being held in custody, and his sentencing is scheduled for October 14. In her statement, DA Jenkins expressed her gratitude for the jury's commitment and lauded the "sharp-eyed officers whose proactive investigation resulted in the arrest of a convicted felon in possession of a gun."
