NEW YORK, NY—Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., and New York City Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban have announced the indictment of 29-year-old Roberto Guerrero for the illegal manufacture and possession of ghost guns, including two fully operable 3D-printed assault weapons, in his Harlem apartment. Guerrero is also accused of test-firing these weapons in Central Park.

Guerrero faces multiple charges, including Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second and Third Degrees and Manufacture, Transport, Disposition and Defacement of Weapons. The indictment, issued by the New York State Supreme Court, comes after a long-term investigation under the Office’s Ghost Gun Initiatives, involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

During a court-authorized search on March 20, 2024, at approximately 6:10 a.m., police recovered a 3D-printed pistol loaded with ammunition, an assault weapon-style pistol, multiple pistol lower receivers, and a large capacity ammunition feeding device, along with a 3D printer and other manufacturing supplies. These items were found unsecured in Guerrero’s residence, where his children and wife, the latter also charged with assisting in the operation, were present.

The indictment highlights the growing concern over 3D-printed weapons, which are becoming increasingly sophisticated and difficult to trace. District Attorney Bragg emphasized the commitment of his office to addressing gun violence, noting the importance of continued vigilance against the proliferation of ghost guns. Commissioner Caban praised the efforts of the NYPD and their partners in preventing potential violence from these untraceable weapons.

Guerrero’s activities included purchasing and selling gun parts online under various aliases and advertising his designs through self-produced videos, which included recordings of him firing the weapons in Central Park.

This case underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces with the advancement of technology and the ease of accessing materials to produce untraceable firearms. The authorities continue their efforts to tackle this issue head-on to ensure public safety.

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