Anti-Violence Volunteer Arrested on Gun Charges After Attempting to Surrender Firearm
Nakia Smith, an anti-violence volunteer and convicted felon, was arrested and faces trial on gun charges after he allegedly brought a handgun to a Calumet District police station to surrender it. Smith claims he believed he could do so anonymously,…
Chicago, IL, August 4, 2026 —
Nakia Smith, an individual known for anti-violence volunteer work and a convicted felon, has been arrested and is awaiting trial on gun charges. The arrest occurred after Smith reportedly brought a handgun to the Calumet District police station with the intention of surrendering it.
Smith contends that he believed he could turn in the firearm anonymously. However, law enforcement officials maintain that Smith was in illegal possession of the weapon. The circumstances surrounding the surrender attempt and Smith’s prior felony conviction are central to the case.
The incident has drawn attention from public figures, including former Education Secretary Arne Duncan, who has characterized the situation as a “travesty.” Details regarding the specific charges, the timeline of events leading to the arrest, and the legal proceedings ahead were not fully detailed in the provided information.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. Information about what happened next was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Moore on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
