Crime

Arizona man sentenced to 18 years in prison after killing partner

Published April 26, 2022 2:24 PM

PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY) - A man from Arizona was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder.

Leon Lee Jones, 18, plead guilty to shooting and a killing a victim who was his intimate partner.

The murder occurred on July 11, 2018 in Arizona's Navajo Nation and Jones is now facing 18 years in prison with five years of supervised release.

Article Topic Follows: Crime

Reach out to Marcos with your story ideas at marcos.icahuate@kecytv.com.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.