United States of America v. Aaron T. Fant

Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms.

On March 20, 2023, Aaron T. Fant, age 36, of Kansas City, Kansas, attempted to push his way into the apartment of a female acquaintance. As the adult female resisted and tried to close the door, Fant punched the female in the chest to gain entry. The adult female’s 16-year-old son tried to intervene, stepping between his mother and Fant. Fant then produced a black and silver handgun from his waistband and struck the juvenile in the head with the firearm. The adult female was able to push Fant back from the doorway and lock the door. As Fant walked away, he yelled, “If you call the police, I will kill you.” The juvenile was transported to Children’s Mercy Hospital where he received three staples to close the wound.

On March 29, 2023, Fant was arrested following a prolonged standoff with law enforcement at a hotel he was staying at in Kansas City, Mo. During the standoff, Fant made several threatening statements, including “I have a gun,” “I’m armed,” “You’ll have to kill me” and “Come in and get me.” Ultimately law enforcement deployed a gas projectile through the window of the hotel room, and Fant came out of the room without further incident. In Fant’s vehicle at the hotel, officers located a Glock, Model 37 Gen 4, .45 caliber handgun that was loaded.

Fant, who is a convicted felon, had been found guilty of nineteen prior felony offenses.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brad K. Kavanaugh. It was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.