WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) - A man pleaded guilty to a 2021 Winchester murder on Tuesday.

Police say 34-year-old Sheila Smith died from a gunshot wound at an apartment building at 40 1/2 North Main Street on May 14, 2021.

Steven McGuire pleaded guilty to murder in Clark County Circuit Court.

As part of the plea deal, prosecutors recommended a 27-year sentence.

McGuire will be formally sentenced on October 16.

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