Columbus Man Sentenced For Role In Death Of Young Child

Franklin County Sheriff's Office

One of the two men found guilty in the 2016 shooting death of a 2-year-old girl was sentenced yesterday to life in prison. 

25-year-old Jaquon Poindexter was found guilty last Friday. Prosecutors say he and Norman Burke robbed a south side home and shot four people, including Amiyah Bice, who later died.  Burke is serving a 15-year sentence.

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Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.