A person who shot a lady ten occasions within the again whereas on pretrial launch for a gun case in 2021 has been sentenced to 40 years in jail.
Prosecutors mentioned 31-year-old Karon Brunt opened hearth on the 28-year-old lady within the early morning hours of Could 23, 2021, within the 7300 block of South Prairie Avenue. Brunt, who had two prior felony gun convictions and was on launch for yet one more firearm case, joined a bunch of individuals socializing within the space round 1:30 a.m.
The girl observed a gun in Brunt’s waistband and commenced strolling towards her automotive whereas recording a Snapchat video, in keeping with prosecutors. As she bought into the automobile, Brunt pulled out his weapon and shot her ten occasions from behind.
Bullets struck her within the thigh, buttocks, again, and backbone, leaving her critically injured. She later recognized Brunt in a photograph lineup.
A jury convicted Brunt in August of tried homicide, aggravated battery by discharging a firearm, and being an armed recurring prison.
On Friday, Prepare dinner County Decide James Obbish sentenced him to 34 years for the tried homicide cost, which was merged with the battery depend for sentencing functions, and 6 consecutive years for the armed recurring prison offense, for a complete of 40 years. Brunt should serve 85% of that point.
On the time of the capturing, Brunt was on bond in a separate case after Chicago police arrested him on June 30, 2020, within the Loop. Officers mentioned Brunt tried to flee from a site visitors cease within the 100 block of South State Road whereas carrying a loaded handgun. He was charged with illegal use of a weapon by a felon, two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer, and resisting arrest. He posted $1,000 to be launched pending trial.
Prosecutors dropped that earlier case throughout Brunt’s sentencing listening to on Friday.
