NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Orleans Parish District Attorneys Office announced a verdict in the case of a man accused in the death of his girlfriend.

Zachary Alexander Cheek has been convicted for charges of manslaughter, felon in possession of a firearm and obstruction of justice in the shooting death of 25-year-old Sarah Horrigan.

The crime reportedly happened on Oct. 8, 2022. District Attorney Jason Williams said Cheek tried to claim that the shooting was an accident.

According to Cheek's criminal history, he was a four-time convicted felon before the shooting happened.

Sentencing is set for Thursday, Aug. 21.

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