A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection to a 2014 Lexington homicide.
Jevon D. Magee was sentenced Friday morning, found guilty of first degree manslaughter and possession of a firearm.
On the morning of December 18, 2014, officers were called to an address on Augusta Ct in response to an assault with a weapon.
Upon arrival, officers found a male victim, identified as Joseph Ramone Parker suffering from gunshot wounds, lying on the ground in a public area of the apartment complex. Parker was taken to UK Hospital where he later died.
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Magee’s attorney says Magee is very remorseful for what happened. He said it was essentially a drug deal that went bad; an altercation led to the shooting.
His attorney says Magee is intelligent and has a good heart, he was simply put in a bad situation and made a bad decision.
Magee will serve 15 years for 1st degree manslaughter and another five years for possession of a firearm, to be served consecutively.
Magee is not eligible for probation,
