Rose was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm. A judge ordered him to serve 20 years to life in state prison, the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office said.
The case began on February 1, 2022, when police responded to 181 King Street for reports of shots fired. Investigators said Rose entered the home and shot Black in the stomach before fleeing. Black’s family members found him and called 911. He was rushed to Berkshire Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Testimony revealed that Rose was driven to the scene by Shirley Gaylord. She later told police she believed she had driven the killer that night. She said she dropped Rose off on View Street after the shooting…