HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man convicted for the killing an Illinois man is scheduled for sentencing Friday.
Thirty-seven-year-old Michael Brisco was originally charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of 26-year-old Sem Adrien back on Sept. 9, 2013, but he entered “guilty” pleas to an amended complaint to involuntary manslaughter, criminal possession of a firearm, aggravated intimidation of a witness, possession of methamphetamine, solicitation to commit perjury and interference with law enforcement.
The alleged crimes occurring after Adrien may have been rude to Brisco’s girlfriend. The two then began to fight inside Brisco’s home. However, shooting itself occurred outside with the victim collapsing on a nearby parking lot near 8th & Plum. The victim had two wounds to the heart and appears he was shot as he tried to leave or flee, that according to testimony at the preliminary hearing.
Both sides will recommend the aggravated sentence on each count to run consecutive to each other for a total sentence of around 15 years in prison. Brisco will also have to register as a violent offender. He also waived his right to appeal any lawful sentence handed down by District Judge Tim Chambers.
We’ll be there to cover the sentencing hearing.