COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two men were sentenced Friday for the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in southeast Columbus last year, according to Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Shayla Favor.

The prosecutor's office said 46-year-old Angelo Bowers Jr. pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter with firearm and repeat violent offender specifications. He was sentenced to an indefinite prison term, with a minimum of 20 to 25.5 years.

Roy Hairston, 66, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and attempted tampering with evidence. He was sentenced to 20 months in jail.

On Feb. 20, 2024, officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called on a report of a shooting in the 1700 block of Holburn Avenue. Arriving officers found Josiah Sims suffering from a gunshot wound. He was t

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