Rochester Man Gets Prison For Fatal Shooting Of Bystander

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A 45-year-old Rochester man has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for killing a bystander while shooting at a neighbor in a dispute involving repairs from a minor car crash.

Eric Clay was convicted in August of second-degree murder, attempted murder, weapon possession and menacing. He was sentenced to prison on Thursday.

Prosecutors say Clay and a neighbor argued last November over payment for repairs from a minor car crash. Clay fired a shotgun at Jack Crowder but missed and hit his brother, 25-year-old Justin Crowder, killing him.

Assistant Monroe County District Attorney Cassie Kocher said Clay's violent behavior demonstrates a lack of regard for others.

[STORY BY: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS]