DETROIT – A 17-year-old boy was in court Tuesday to be sentenced for a felony firearms violation in connection with the fatal shooting of his stepfather in Detroit.
Jaden McCallum was found guilty by a jury felony firearms violations. He was found not guilty of murder.
The shooting happened Sept. 2, 2017 in the 16800 block of Ward Avenue.
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Authorities said McCallum was arguing with his stepfather, Algernon Moore, over money when he produced a handgun and shot him multiple times. Moore was 46.
Seven hours later, McCallum was arrested at a home in the 19000 block of Annchester Road.
McCallum was sentenced to two years in prison, with 247 days served.