HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced firearm-related charges against a Philadelphia man accused of manufacturing and distributing 3-D printed firearms from an apartment in the city’s Mount Airy neighborhood.
According to the Office of Attorney General, members of the Gun Violence Task Force, assisted by the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, Philadelphia Department of Juvenile Probation, and Philadelphia Police Department, executed a search warrant at an apartment in the 6300 block of Chew Avenue on June 11.
Investigators allege that 18-year-old Kiseem Pressley, who authorities say is prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior felony conviction, was using 3-D printers to manufacture firearm components and sell completed weapons.
According to investigators, law enforcement officers entered the apartment and discovered a 3-D printer actively producing a handgun lower, a key firearm component that houses the trigger and firing mechanism.
Authorities reported seizing nine 3-D printed handgun lowers, a fully assembled firearm, three 3-D printers, and other materials allegedly used in the manufacture of firearms.
The investigation began after agents became aware of social media posts that allegedly advertised firearms for transfer and depicted Pressley with firearms, according to the Attorney General’s Office.
Pressley was arrested and charged with felony firearm offenses. Court records cited by investigators show he is being held on $500,000 bail and a probation detainer.
The Attorney General’s Office said the investigation into the alleged transfer of 3-D printed firearms remains ongoing. The case will be prosecuted by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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