A 23-year-old Starkville man, Austin Hudson, is sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a modified handgun equipped with a “Glock switch,” a device that allows semi-automatic firearms to function as fully automatic. This conviction follows Hudson’s guilty plea related to this illegal weapon, which has been tied to an ongoing pattern of firearm offenses in the region.
Hudson’s latest charge arose from a shooting incident at a local convenience store in May 2023 involving such a modified firearm. His sentence raises questions about the upcoming murder trial he faces in connection with the death of Jequarious Spencer, as Hudson was reportedly out on bond for the prior shooting when that incident occurred. The developments reflect ongoing concerns regarding gun violence in Mississippi.
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