The argument with his ex-girlfriend intensified. She is also the mother of his infant child. She reportedly entered his apartment and saw him with another woman. The dispute then moved outside.
More shots were fired as the mother of his child fled. The DOJ statement detailed this: “During this argument, and while the baby was present, Oghenebrume discharged the firearm.”
It continued, “Oghenebrume then went back into his apartment. However, sometime thereafter, Oghenebrume’s ex-girlfriend opened his apartment door, observed Oghenebrume and the other young woman in the living room, and she and Oghenebrume began to argue. That argument spilt out of the apartment, and Oghenebrume discharged the firearm more times as the mother of his child fled.”
Investigation and Prosecution
Several agencies investigated the incident. These include the United States Department of Homeland Security and Homeland Security Investigations. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives also participated. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office provided support.
Assistant United States Attorneys Jeremy S. Johnson and Lyman E. Thornton III are prosecuting the case. It is part of “Operation Take Back America.” This is a nationwide Department of Justice initiative. It aims to combat illegal immigration and reduce violent crime.
Athlete’s Background and Future
Godson Oghenebrume is the brother of Olympic bronze medalist Ese Brume. He was admitted to Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2021. His athletic career now faces significant challenges. These legal troubles overshadow his achievements.
He awaits sentencing for the firearm charge. He could face up to 15 years in prison. The court will determine his fate following his guilty plea.
Nigerian track and field athlete, Godson Oghenebrume, has pleaded guilty to serious charges in the United States. The 22-year-old faces potential jail time for firearm possession. He admitted guilt before U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick.
Oghenebrume was residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His plea was for “possession of a firearm by an alien admitted to the United States under a non-immigrant visa.”
United States Attorney Kurt L. Wall announced the development. The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a statement on December 3, 2025, outlining the case.
Details of the Incident
The charges stem from an incident on February 7, 2025. Oghenebrume discharged a firearm during an argument. The dispute was with his ex-girlfriend. Their infant child was present at the time.
The situation escalated. His ex-girlfriend reportedly followed him into his apartment. More shots were fired as their argument continued. The DOJ statement confirmed these details.
The confrontation spiralled further. Oghenebrume later damaged his ex-girlfriend’s phone. He then took their child before deputies arrived at the scene.
Law enforcement officials confronted Oghenebrume upon arrival. He reportedly walked away from them. He ignored their commands. He also discarded the firearm into some shrubs. The weapon was identified as a Glock model 43X, 9mm pistol.
Deputies detained him shortly after. Oghenebrume later confessed to detectives. He stated he fired the weapon to scare his ex-girlfriend away.
According to the DOJ, Oghenebrume possessed the Glock 43X pistol illegally. He was in the United States on an F-1 student visa. This is a non-immigrant visa type.
The argument with his ex-girlfriend intensified. She is also the mother of his infant child. She reportedly entered his apartment and saw him with another woman. The dispute then moved outside.
More shots were fired as the mother of his child fled. The DOJ statement detailed this: “During this argument, and while the baby was present, Oghenebrume discharged the firearm.”
It continued, “Oghenebrume then went back into his apartment. However, sometime thereafter, Oghenebrume’s ex-girlfriend opened his apartment door, observed Oghenebrume and the other young woman in the living room, and she and Oghenebrume began to argue. That argument spilt out of the apartment, and Oghenebrume discharged the firearm more times as the mother of his child fled.”
Investigation and Prosecution
Several agencies investigated the incident. These include the United States Department of Homeland Security and Homeland Security Investigations. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives also participated. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office provided support.
Assistant United States Attorneys Jeremy S. Johnson and Lyman E. Thornton III are prosecuting the case. It is part of “Operation Take Back America.” This is a nationwide Department of Justice initiative. It aims to combat illegal immigration and reduce violent crime.
Athlete’s Background and Future
Godson Oghenebrume is the brother of Olympic bronze medalist Ese Brume. He was admitted to Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2021. His athletic career now faces significant challenges. These legal troubles overshadow his achievements.
He awaits sentencing for the firearm charge. He could face up to 15 years in prison. The court will determine his fate following his guilty plea.
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