Man accused of killing father during his 1-year-old son’s birthday party learns his sentence

KENTWOOD, Mich. — A 21-year-old accused of gunning down a man attending his young son’s birthday party at a Kentwood hotel took learned how long he’ll spend in jail.

Ateivise Jaquez Smith faced charges of open murder, gang membership and a felony firearm charge in the shooting death of 22-year-old Jaquarrie Garrett, of Georgia.

Smith took a plea deal Monday afternoon, shortly after his sentencing date was set. The judge agreed to a 13-year sentence…

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