Man found guilty of shooting, killing teen in 2018, sentenced to 43 years
AUSTIN, Texas - A man has been found guilty in the shooting and killing of a teen over a firework dispute. In the early morning hours of July 4, 2018, Jason Roche says he shot 19-year-old Devonte Ortiz, but Roche claims that it was in self-defense.
However, court documents show that Roche was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ortiz. His trial started March 10 at the Travis County Justice Complex.
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According to Nancy Williams with the DA's Office, Roche was found guilty of murder Friday, March 13. FOX 7 Austin's Kacey Bowen was in court following the trial where she learned that Roche was sentenced to 43 years in prison.
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