Tensions were high in a Fresno County court room Tuesday as Anthony Munoz awaited his sentencing for the 2022 fatal shooting of 30-year-old Corey Childress.
“The matter of probation is denied. Defendant is to be committed to CDCR as to count one for the middle term of six years, enhanced further by an additional four years,” Fresno County Superior Court Judge Gabriel Brickey said.
10 years behind bars for manslaughter with a gun enhancement isn’t enough for the victim’s family, but the charges come from a plea deal.
“The court understands how difficult this resolution is, but the court also understands the great risk of proceeding to trial for all sides,” Judge Brickey explained.
“For the defendant, a potential life sentence and for the people, the victim’s family that the defendant not face any consequences.”
Fresno Police says Munoz is a gang member and shot Childress in central Fresno in March 2022.
Childress’s car crashed into a garage. He was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center, where he died.