Man gets 30 years for role in shooting death of teen wearing red

[Omaha Steve]

Since we allow gun posts that involve children, I figure a teen isn't stretching the rule much. He had a bright future. Smart and wasn't a gang member.

OS

http://www.omaha.com/article/20140128/NEWS/140128618/1685#man-gets-30-years-for-role-in-shooting-death-of-teen-wearing-red

By Maggie O'Brien

A 24-year-old Omaha man will spend at least 30 years in prison for his role in the shooting death of a teenager who was killed for wearing red.

Joshua Vanackeren apologized to Montrell Wiseman's family during his sentencing in Douglas County District Court on Tuesday.

"I wish I could take it back. ... I think about it every night before I go to bed," a tearful Vanackeren said.

Prosecutors said Vanackeren drove a vanload of men – including some gang members – Oct. 21, 2012. They were looking for someone to kill in a rival gang's neighborhood.

FULL story at link.

[Xipe Totec]

1. I hope he lives 30 years

I hope he thinks about what he did for the rest of his life.

I hope he finds some way to find redemption.

[SoCalMusicLover]

2. He'll Be Out On Parole Before He Hits 40

Meanwhile the teenager that got shot will still be dead.

[Ed Suspicious]

3. He sounds contrite. It doesn't absolve him, but it shows he's a human being who made a grave

mistake. "I wish I could take it back. ... I think about it every night before I go to bed," a tearful Vanackeren said.

[Journeyman]

4. The triggerman received life for the killing, & an extra 120 yrs for weapons & assault convictions…

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130829/NEWS/130828710/1685#gang-member-gets-life-for-killing-omaha-teen-dressed-in-red