ST. LOUIS — A Madison man could spend up to 40 years in prison after he admitted to killing a man in a 2020 Venice, Illinois, shooting.
Gerrin Massie, 25, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Kenneth Stanley Jr., 30.
On May 12, police in Venice responded to shots fired on Market Street.
Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine's Office said security video showed Massie firing 15 shots into a vehicle.
One bullet struck Stanley Jr., in the back of the head. Stanley was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Under the plea agreement, Massie could spend 20 to 40 years in prison. Haine said his office will pursue the maximum sentence.
Sentencing is set for Dec. 9.
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