NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — An Upper East Side man was indicted Monday for manufacturing and possessing 14 ghost guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in his apartment, prosecutors said.
The 41-year-old, Cory Davis, sent a picture of his 7-year-old son holding two ghost guns to a group chat with friends and family on Nov. 7, authorities said.
Someone from the group chat was alarmed at the photo and alerted police. Officer then searched both Davis’ apartment and a second apartment he used as an office, according to officials.
In total, investigators found 14 firearms, including ten semi-automatic pistols and two assault weapon style pistols, and ammunition.
“The allegations make it evident that by manufacturing these weapons, Davis put not only the public, but a child in serious peril,” said District Attorney Alvin Bragg. “Using one’s child as a prop to showcase homemade, illegal weapons is inexcusable and extremely dangerous. The proliferation of ghost guns in our city cannot continue.”
Since June of 2020, Davis had been purchasing gun parts and accessories from several different websites. He also bought training tools, simulators and concealable holsters.
Davis was charged with a slew of criminal weapons possession charges.
“Stopping the proliferation of ghost guns is integral to the NYPD’s comprehensive strategy to keep these illegal weapons from harming our communities,” said Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell. “These untraceable weapons shoot real bullets, hurt real New Yorkers, and cause real harm – and our fight against them will continue with vigor.”
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