COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A 19-year-old Columbus man convicted of shooting at four Columbus police officers was sentenced to 36 to 40 years in prison, a case that drew emotional moments in the courtroom as the judge laid out what his future could look like behind bars.
Tamari Stroughter was arrested last year as a juvenile after he was accused of shooting at four Columbus police officers following a fight with his girlfriend. He had been facing 20 charges, including aggravated robbery, felonious assault, robbery, receiving stolen property, weapons under disability, and tampering with evidence.
During the sentencing, the judge cited Stroughter’s behavior while in custody, saying, “Not only did Mr. Stroughter spit on the guards, but he also told your officers to get better aim and matter of fact, upgrade your bullets.”…