Untied States of America v. Zarion Butler

Kansas City, Kansas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:



18:111(a)(1), 111(b) - Forcible Assault of a Federal Officer and 18:2 - Aiding and abetting. Forfeiture allegations.



8:924(c)(1)(A)(iii) - Use of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence and 18:2 - Aiding and abetting. Forfeiture allegations.



On August 3, 2020, Kansas City Kansas Police Department ("KCKPD”) responded to a drive by shooting at a home belonging to the Butler family on Farrow Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. II R. 37. Zarion lived at the home with his brother G'Ante Butler ("G'Ante”). Id. Zarion and G'Ante were both affiliated with the "Tasha Gang.” Id. Another Tasha Gang affiliate, Tamani Boykin, was injured in the shooting. Id. The suspected shooter was Isaiah Shields, a member of Tasha Gang's rival, "BBUx2 Gang.” Id. at 37–38. KCKPD officers and ATF agents went to Mr. Shields's last known address on North Allis Street in Kansas City, Kansas, where they took Mr. Shields into custody and executed a search warrant. Id. at 38. While leaving that residence around 11:30 p.m., officers were fired upon by multiple shooters from an alley west of the home. Id. One ATF agent sustained a gunshot wound in his hand while a civilian, J.B., was shot in both hands. Id. Also damaged in the gunfire were law enforcement vehicles and neighboring houses. Id. Over 100 shell casings were later found in the alley. I

Sentenced to 190 months imprisonment (70 months for count 1), 5 years supervised release (3 years for count 1), $200 assessment ($100/count) and $2,113.45 in restitution.