Two Philadelphia men, Dante Shackleford, 26, and Mujahid Davis, 24, have been charged by a superseding indictment for their alleged involvement in a series of robberies and attempted robberies targeting armored trucks in 2025. The announcement was made by United States Attorney David Metcalf.
According to the indictment, both Shackleford and Davis face four counts of robbery interfering with interstate commerce under the Hobbs Act. Additionally, Davis is charged with two counts and Shackleford with one count of using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
The charges relate to several incidents:
– On July 2, 2025, Davis and others allegedly robbed a Brinks truck in Philadelphia.
– On July 15, 2025, Shackleford, Davis, and others are accused of attempting to rob another Brinks truck in Philadelphia.
– On July 22, 2025, Shackleford and others allegedly attempted to rob a Brinks truck in Elkins Park.
– On August 12, 2025, Shackleford, Davis, and others are accused of robbing a Brinks truck in Elkins Park.
– On October 3, 2025, both defendants along with others allegedly attempted another armored truck robbery in Philadelphia.
If convicted on all charges, the defendants could face maximum sentences of life imprisonment. In addition to possible prison time, Davis faces up to $1.5 million in fines while Shackleford faces up to $1.25 million.
The case is part of Operation Take Back America. This initiative aims to use the full resources of the Department of Justice against illegal immigration as well as transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), while also working to protect communities from violent crime.
The investigation is being carried out by the FBI Philadelphia Violent Crimes Task Force together with the Philadelphia Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Robert Eckert and Kwambina Coker are prosecuting the case.
United States Attorney David Metcalf stated: “The charges and allegations contained in the superseding indictment are merely accusations. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.”
