"Virginia Man Sentenced to 43 Years for Graduation Day Murder Plea Deal"

Amari Pollard was sentenced to 43 years in prison after pleading guilty to the targeted shooting and murder of 18-year-old Shawn Jackson outside a Virginia high school graduation ceremony. The attack also resulted in the death of Jackson's stepfather and injuries to five others, including Jackson's 9-year-old sister. Pollard had an ongoing dispute with Jackson and opened fire after an interaction, causing chaos and panic among the gathered guests. The judge sentenced Pollard to 40 years for the murder charge and three years for the use of a firearm, with 18 years of the murder sentence suspended.