ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A Prairieville man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend’s ex was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter, officials stated.
According to District Attorney Ricky Babin’s Office, an Ascension Parish jury found Jerome Lilly, 41, guilty of manslaughter on Friday evening, June 26. He was on trial for his involvement in the shooting death of Tarrence Williams, 40.
Lilly was sentenced on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with credit for time served.
Officials said Williams was found dead at a home on Cherry Creek Drive in Prairieville on July 13, 2022.
According to the district attorney’s office, Lilly called 911 and told deputies he had gotten into a fight with his girlfriend’s ex, Williams, which resulted in him shooting the man.
Officials said the two men had gotten into an argument over the phone about Williams’ kids, and Williams traveled to the home to get them.
Although there was no evidence of the argument becoming physical, Lily fired multiple shots, hitting Williams, according to the district attorney’s office.
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