Godson Oghenebrume, a Nigerian sprinter, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison by US Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick after pleading guilty to having a handgun while on an F-1 student visa.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Louisiana announced this in a statement posted on its website on Tuesday, noting that Oghenebrume, who was admitted to the United States on a non-immigrant F-1 student visa, is also subject to removal or deportation upon completion of his sentence.
“A Nigerian national residing in Baton Rouge was convicted for possession of a firearm by an alien admitted under a non-immigrant visa. He is also subject to removal or deportation from the United States upon completion of his sentence,” the statement partly read.
“Based on the complaint that preceded the indictment, on the night of February 7, 2025, Oghenebrume was in his apartment when an ex-girlfriend, who is also the mother of his infant child, arrived at the apartment with the baby.
“Oghenebrume, who had been in the apartment with another young woman, went outside, and an argument ensued between him and the mother of his child. During this argument, and while the baby was present, Oghenebrume discharged the firearm,” the statement added.
According to the statement, Oghenebrume returned to his apartment, where his ex-girlfriend confronted him and another young woman in the living room.
During the argument, he discharged his firearm multiple times, causing the mother of his child to run. Multiple bullet strikes were observed in the apartment complex’s walls.
“Oghenebrume smashed his ex-girlfriend’s phone and took the baby, who had been present throughout the incident. Oghenebrume’s ex-girlfriend then approached the other woman, who was attempting to leave, and asked her for help getting the baby. She agreed to help and was able to get the child from Oghenebrume.
“When East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the apartment complex, Oghenebrume walked away from them, ignoring their commands, and discarded the Glock model 43X, 9mm pistol into some shrubs.
“Oghenebrume was detained soon thereafter. Deputies spoke to Oghenebrume’s neighbor, who confirmed hearing shots and stated his ears had been ringing,” the statement added.
