A man who fatally shot another man during a downtown confrontation was sentenced Friday to 10 years in state prison.

Dajon Shingleton, 22, was initially charged with murder for the Jan. 20, 2023, shooting death of John Reed, 29 , but a San Diego jury found him guilty instead of voluntary manslaughter, plus a gun allegation.

Police said the shooting unfolded just before 4:30 a.m. Responding officers found the victim down on the sidewalk near the intersection of Seventh Avenue and K Street. He died at the scene.

Further investigation revealed Reed got into an argument with Shingleton and others about two blocks away, near 600 L St. At some point, Shingleton pulled out a gun and shot Reed, then fled the scene.

Shingleton was arrested one day after the shooting in Spring Valley.

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