Gunman Who Killed 16-Year-Old Brother In Capital Region Sentenced To Prison

A man from the region who shot his 16-year-old brother to death will spend decades in prison.

Jatae Gourrier-Lewis was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Rensselaer County Court on Tuesday, March 21, after pleading guilty in the shooting death of his 16-year-old brother, Jaylin Gourrier-Lewis.
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03/22/2023 7:00 p.m.

Jatae Gourrier-Lewis, age 22, of Troy, was sentenced to 20 years behind bars in Rensselaer County Court on Tuesday, March 21. It followed his guilty plea to first-degree manslaughter in the death of his brother, Jaylin Gourrier-Lewis.

According to prosecutors, he admitted to shooting the teen in the head during an argument over guns in Troy on Feb. 9, 2022.

“Jatae Gourrier-Lewis has been held accountable in the death of his 16 year old brother,” Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly said in a statement. “This is a tragic case for the family and for the community.”

In addition to his prison time, Gourrier-Lewis was ordered to complete five years of post-release supervision.

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