Chicago man gets 34 years after murder to increase position in gang
CHICAGO — A Chicago man was sentenced to 34 years in federal prison for murdering another man to increase his position in a gang.
Diontae Harper, 25, pleaded guilty in January to a federal charge of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
Paul Harris was shot and killed at a gas station in the 8600 block of South Halsted on May 13, 2020.
Harper admitted in his plea agreement that he shot at Harris in order to maintain and increase his position in the Faceworld street game.
While Harper was detained in custody earlier this year, he made threatening statements directed toward a witness, according to federal prosecutors.
2 alleged gang members charged in 2021 death of National Guardsman
Two other individuals, the other shooter of Harris and the getaway driver, pleaded guilty to committing murder in aid of racketeering and are awaiting sentencing.
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