Guilty Plea and Charges
A Kentucky man, Quintez Brown, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the 2022 attack on then-Louisville mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg. Brown admitted to interfering with a federally protected activity and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. In addition to federal charges, Brown faces state charges of attempted murder and wanton endangerment.
The Incident
In early 2022, Brown fired shots at Greenberg at his downtown Louisville campaign headquarters. Although Greenberg was not hit, a bullet grazed his sweater. Four colleagues were present during the attack, but no one was injured. Brown was apprehended shortly after the incident, with the weapon found in his backpack.
Planned Attack
Authorities revealed that Brown had visited Greenberg’s home the day before the attack but left when his gun jammed. The morning of the shooting, Brown purchased a new gun from a pawn shop and took a Lyft to Greenberg’s campaign office to carry out the attack.
Plea Agreement
As part of the plea agreement, federal prosecutors have proposed a sentence of 15 to 18 years. U.S. District Judge Benjamin Beaton has scheduled sentencing for October 21. Initially, Brown faced a potential life sentence on the federal charges.
Brown’s Profile
Brown, 23, was a social justice activist and former newspaper intern who was running as an independent for Louisville Metro Council. He was known for his active presence on social media, particularly concerning social justice issues.
Mental Health Evaluation
Brown underwent a mental evaluation by a government expert in Seattle in April 2023. A defense-hired doctor concluded that Brown suffers from a serious mental illness involving a major mood disorder and psychosis.
