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Teen's Death Plea Deal: Family Seeks Justice
19 Mar
Summary
- Plea deal reached for teen accused in 2021 shooting death.
- Defendant sentenced to 15 years for involuntary manslaughter.
- Victim's family disputes accidental nature of shooting.
In 2021, Candace Chrzan, a 17-year-old, tragically died after being shot in the head while friends were target shooting. An incident occurred when a gun jammed, and Jeremy Gray allegedly attempted to clear it, leading to an accidental discharge.
Nearly five years later, on Wednesday, Gray entered a guilty plea for involuntary manslaughter and gun possession charges. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with the first 10 years to be served.
The victim's grandfather stated the family is unsatisfied with the plea deal, questioning the 'accident' narrative. He emphasized that pointing a gun and pulling the trigger suggests an intent to kill.
Gray's attorney expressed that her client is deeply hurt and guilty, and the plea was to spare the family further trauma, though the victim's grandfather vows to continue fighting for what he deems a just sentence.
