Man, 21, gets life for 2013 killing

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office booking photo of Christopher Charles

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 21-year-old Jacksonville man was sentenced Monday morning to life in prison, with a 25-year minimum mandatory, for the 2013 shooting death of a 33-year-old man.

Christopher Charles was convicted last month on one count of second-degree murder.

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In February 2013, Charles and Ferneze Jones were involved in an argument at Charles' home. Jones left the home, but returned a short time later.

As Jones approached Charles' home, Charles came outside with his loaded rifle. He then fired multiple shots at Jones, killing him.


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