Fresno Man Indicted on Federal Charges After High-Speed Ghost Gun Chase

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 6 months ago on

October 31, 2024

Example of a ghost gun: Ghost guns are displayed at the headquarters of the San Francisco Police Department, in San Francisco, Nov. 27, 2019. (AP File)

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Donald Henderson, 30, of Fresno, is facing federal charges after a grand jury indicted him on being a felon in possession of ammunition, U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert announced Thursday.

Henderson allegedly arranged to sell a rifle to an undercover officer in Clovis on Sept. 4.

According to court documents, the plan quickly unraveled as Henderson got into a vehicle and led officers on a high-speed chase.

During the pursuit, he reportedly tossed a loaded, privately manufactured “ghost gun” from the vehicle.

The weapon was equipped with a high-capacity magazine, authorities said.

If convicted, Henderson could face up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

This case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods program, a federal effort aimed at curbing violent crime and gun violence.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.