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Lengthy prison sentence for gunman in Vernon park shooting

Vernon Courthouse. Blaine Gaffney/Global News

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.

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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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