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Troy Man Gets 9-14 Years for Shooting Teen
25 Aug
Summary
- Natus Francis sentenced to 9-14.5 years for shooting.
- Victim suffered life-altering head injuries.
- Francis forfeited over $48,000 and two guns.
Natus R. Francis, a 20-year-old Troy resident, has been sentenced to nine to 14.5 years in prison for a shooting that critically injured a 16-year-old boy on April 7. The incident took place in the 500 block of Locust Lane.
Police discovered the teenage victim on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim survived the attack but sustained significant, life-altering injuries and remains in a care facility. Francis was arrested on June 29 in connection with the shooting.
In addition to his prison term, Francis pleaded guilty in July to charges including aggravated robbery, felonious assault, aggravated drug trafficking, and tampering with evidence. He was also ordered to forfeit over $48,000 in cash, two guns, and a Honda Civic as part of his sentencing.
