A man convicted for his role in a 2014 drug related shootout at Vernon’s Polson Park has been handed a nine year prison sentence.
Jacob Lowes, 31, was found guilty last month of assault causing bodily harm and four gun offenses.
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Lowes fired at least three shots while chasing two men who tried to rob him.
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No-one was injured but judge Peter Rogers says a stray bullet could have easily stuck a bystander.
The prosecutor was seeking a prison sentence of 10-11 years while the defence lawyer asked for 5-6 years.
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