A Hopkinsville man was sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection to a shooting death on Hazel Street over two years ago.
Leon Grimes entered a guilty plea in July to amended charges of second-degree manslaughter and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon with the Commonwealth recommending 15 years in prison.
Grimes was charged with the July 4, 2021, shooting death of 28-year-old Calvin Buckner at a Hopkinsville party on Hazel Street.
Family members of Buckner appeared before the bench alongside Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Bolen, who read the court a letter from his mother.
click to download audioBolen went on to say that Grimes has been given multiple chances by the court before yet has failed the system repeatedly.
click to download audioJudge Andrew Self sentenced Grimes to 15 years in prison with credit for 793 days in jail given for the time Grimes has already spent behind bars.
click to download audioParties in the case reached the plea agreement on the first day of Grimes’ trial on July 31 after a jury had been seated but before any evidence had been produced.
