A New Haven man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the shooting death of a 21-year-old in July 2020, according to the Office of the State's Attorney.
State officials said Lamar Nalley received his prison sentence on Wednesday.
Court documents show that Khalil Abdul-Hakeem was shot and killed in a gas station parking lot. Nalley was arrested in connection to his death, police said.
Nalley fired a single gunshot into Abdul-Hakeem's vehicle, hitting him in the chest at close range, according to court documents.
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Authorities said Nalley pleaded guilty to manslaughter, criminal possession of a firearm and three counts of tampering with a witness. His prison sentence will be followed by five years of probation.
