A Cleveland man who authorities say shot a Cleveland police officer pleaded guilty in federal court to being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to U.S. Department of Justice press release.
By Steve Bailey
U.S. Department of Justice
Cleveland, OH - Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that 43-year-old Darryl Borden, of Cleveland, pleaded guilty in federal court today to being a felon in possession of a firearm after Borden shot a Cleveland Police Officer responding to a call for help last July.
“Borden ambushed two Cleveland Police Officers who were simply trying to do their job and assist a member of the community,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan. “During Police Week, a time where we celebrate the accomplishments of law enforcement and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, it is important to remember that situations like this are all too common, and our police officers and other law enforcement regularly risk their lives to protect and assist the communities they serve.”
The suspect is also charged with attempted murder in Cuyahoga County. Author: Tyler Carey Updated: 5:49 PM EDT May 11, 2021
CLEVELAND EDITOR S NOTE: The video in the player above originally aired when the shooting took place
A Cleveland man has pleaded guilty in federal court to weapons charges stemming from the shooting of a city police officer last July.
Forty-three-year-old Darryl Borden admitted to being a convicted felon illegally in possession of a firearm, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed Tuesday. He is still charged in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court with attempted murder, felonious assault, and having weapons while under disability.
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May 11, 2021
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CLEVELAND (AP) A man accused of wounding a Cleveland police officer last July pleaded guilty Tuesday to a related federal weapons charge, prosecutors said.
Darryl Borden, 43, of Cleveland, pleaded guilty to being a felony in possession of a firearm, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney s Office in Cleveland. He faces trial next month on charges of attempted murder and felonious assault of a police officer in state court.
Borden s federal public defender, Jeffrey Lazarus, declined comment.
Authorities allege that Borden “ambushed” two Cleveland police officers responding to a call about a man with a gun, firing multiple rounds from a bathroom when officers opened a door while searching for him.