DETROIT – A man who admitted to shooting and killing a Highland Park reserve police officer who was working security at a night club has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
Walter Jennings pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Roderick Jones' death.
He was sentenced Thursday to 20 to 50 years on the murder charge and also five years on a felony firearms charge.
"I apologize to my family. I am sorry," Jennings said in court.
Jones was shot multiple times Feb. 7 outside the Opyum Lounge on Eight Mile Road.
Jones was working as a security guard at the Lounge and told Jennings he would have to leave. Shortly after, Jennings shot Jones.
Jones was also a combat veteran, having served as U.S. Army Ranger.