Man Sentenced in Maplewood Park Mass Shooting

One shooter at last July's melee in Maplewood Park has been sentenced to prison time.

21-year-old Niger Johnson was given 8 years in jail for his conviction on reckless endangerment and gun charges.

Police say as many as 16 people opened fire on a barbecue in Maplewood Park, but so far, Johnson is the only one who has been arrested, after he was seen on social media at the park with a drawn gun in his hand.

He was NOT charged with any of the fatal shots that killed 34-year-old Phylicia Council and 25-year-old Tysia Manning.

40 to 50 rounds were fired overall, and at the time of his arrest, RPD said they know some of the shooters, but haven't found them.


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