A man has pleaded to several charges stemming from a May 22 incident in which he brandished a gun at the Leavenworth Kmart store, according to a news release from the County Attorney’s Office.
Oliver Gillom, Jr., 26, Leavenworth, pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated assault, criminal threat, felony fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer and criminal use of a firearm, according to the release.
Assistant County Attorney Michael Jones gave a factual basis for the plea that described an incident during which Gillom made statements over the intercom in the Kmart store, 4820 S. Fourth St., that he was going to kill somebody and whoever didn’t want to die should leave. Gillom reportedly was holding a handgun while making the statements.
The aggravated assault charge included the allegation that Gillom pointed the gun at two people in the store. Gillom’s attorney, Deb Snider, reportedly told Judge Gunnar Sundby that Gillom took issue with the claim he pointed the gun at anyone.
Sundby found that by holding a gun and making the statements, Gillom had met the elements for aggravated assault, according to the report.
The fleeing or attempting to elude charge arose from Gillom driving away from the store with Leavenworth police officers in pursuit.
The criminal use of a weapon charge stemmed from Gillom having the handgun concealed in his coat when he entered the store, according to the report.
Jones advised the judge and Gillom that because a firearm had been used, there was a presumption the defendant would be sentenced to prison. Gillom acknowledged that he understood.
Sentencing is set for Sept. 8. Gillom is free on bond.
According to police, Gillom was not an employee of the Kmart store. Gillom told police he’d become angry when he saw his estranged wife and son at the store.
